[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 89 (Thursday, June 24, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S7425]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          JUNE IS DAIRY MONTH

 Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, June is National Dairy Month, the 
country's oldest and largest celebration of dairy products and the 
people who have made the industry the success it is today. During June, 
Wisconsinites will hold nearly 100 dairy celebrations across our State, 
including dairy breakfasts, ice cream socials, cooking demonstrations, 
festivals and other events.
  Every State in the Union has dairy farms, which together produce over 
170 billion pounds of milk annually. In my home State of Wisconsin, 
dairy farmers produce approximately 22 billion pounds of milk and 25 
percent of the country's butter a year. Some of the world's finest 
cheeses are produced within Wisconsin's borders, in addition to a 
variety of other outstanding dairy products for people to enjoy.
  The nutritional benefits of milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, and other 
dairy products are important to keeping Americans healthy and strong. 
Strong scientific evidence published in the Journal of the American 
Medical Association and JAMA indicates that dairy foods may play a role 
in reducing the risk of nine common diseases and conditions: obesity, 
hypertension, type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, stroke, kidney 
stones, osteoporosis, colorectal cancer, and pregnancy-related 
complications. Research continues to demonstrate the health benefits of 
consuming dairy products, particularly for children.
  Throughout my time in the Senate, I have worked to keep my State's 
dairy industry healthy and strong. I have fought attempts to create and 
perpetuate regional disparities in dairy pricing. I have acted on the 
concerns of many Wisconsinites about the impact of milk protein 
concentrates on the Wisconsin dairy industry. I have advocated on 
behalf of the Wisconsin dairy industry to trade negotiators. I will 
continue to work to keep Wisconsin a leader in the dairy industry.
  So here's to good health, a strong agricultural economy, and the 
pride of America's dairyland as we enjoy Wisconsin dairy products 
during the National Dairy Month and throughout the rest of the 
year.

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