Despite recent trade uncertainty, U.S. dairy is holding strong with exports setting a new record, surpassing $3 billion through April.
American Farm Bureau Economist Danny Munch spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander about dairy exports, the importance of trade, and challenges facing dairy producers.
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