Coronavirus Delivers Another Blow to Wisconsin Farmers
Tuesday, March 31st, 2020 -- 9:00 AM
(AP) -The coronavirus has delivered a severe blow to Wisconsin dairy farmers who rely on selling milk to restaurants, schools and the hospitality industry.The Journal Sentinel reports about one-third of Wisconsin dairy products, mainly cheese, are sold in the foodservice trade. Farmers say the coronavirus outbreak has caused milk prices to drop to unprofitable levels this spring, at a time when money is needed for the upcoming planting season.
Dairy farmers are worried about processing plants closing or cutting production, forcing them to dump milk.
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