[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 107 (Monday, June 21, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S4654]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          NATIONAL DAIRY MONTH

  Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam President, I rise in support of S. Res. 268 and of 
our Nation's dairy farmers, processors, and consumers as we celebrate 
National Dairy Month.
  This National Dairy Month is especially important. This time last 
year, the country was still shut down. The economy was in the middle of 
a major shock, and the dairy sector, like so many others, had to 
persevere. Dairy farmers bore the brunt of very low prices resulting 
from the COVID-19 pandemic. Dairy processors had to pivot their entire 
supply chain to meet new and unique demand for their products. While 
managing these challenges, dairy processors continue to address food 
insecurity caused by the pandemic by donating billions of dollars of 
nutritious milk, cheese, yogurt, and butter to needy Americans.
  Despite unthinkable pressures, the industry continues to hold on. By 
no means are we out of the woods yet. Dairy farmers across the country 
continue to face pricing challenges. This National Dairy Month and 
every month, I encourage my fellow Members of the Senate and all 
Americans to keep these hard-working farm families in your mind and 
their products in your grocery basket.
  Milk provides several essential nutrients and is the No. 1 source of 
calcium, potassium, and vitamin D for Americans. Yogurt and cheese are 
top sources of protein, magnesium, phosphorous, vitamins A and D, and 
calcium. And my personal favorite dairy product--ice cream--is a 
delicious, nutrient-dense treat that hits the spot during hot summer 
days in Arkansas.
  National Dairy Month is a wonderful annual tradition highlighting an 
important sector and its contribution to the American economy and 
dinner plate. I want to thank Senators Roger Marshall, Kirsten 
Gillibrand, and others for bringing this resolution to the Senate floor 
and for their steadfast service on behalf of U.S. agriculture.

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