Our Northwest Economy

Dairy Industry in Crisis Part 2

Host Intro:
Yesterday we told you about the crisis faced by Idaho dairy farmers. The price of milk has fallen well below the cost to produce it. So dairy farmers are losing money fast. Today Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell looks at the causes and possible solutions for our spoiled dairy industry.

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Idaho Dairy Industry in Crisis, Part 1

Host Intro:
One good thing about a recession, prices tend to go down. In Idaho, milk prices have dropped more than any other agricultural product. And that's not good for dairy farmers. While the rest of the country is in a recession, the dairy industry is in a full blown depression. Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell looks at how Idaho farmers are affected by the dairy crisis.

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