Note from Geoff Vanden Heuvel
As readers of this weekly report are well aware of, I have written extensively about the Quota Implementation Plan (QIP) since California transitioned to a Federal Milk Marketing Order. You can read my previous articles here, including the latest about the proposed changes to the QIP.
This week, CDFA announced it will hold a series of public forums and a public hearing related to those proposed changes. See details about the upcoming meetings below. You can also read the official notice here, which CDFA will be mailing to all dairy farmers of record. If you need to update your information with CDFA, please contact the Quota Administration Program at pooling@cdfa.ca.gov or 916-900-5012.
Date and Time | Location |
July 29, 2024 Beginning at 10:00 a.m. |
Public Forum – In person Sonoma County Ag Commissioner’s Office: |
August 8, 2024 Beginning at 10:00 a.m. |
Public Forum – In person Stanislaus County Ag Commissioner’s Office Harvest Hall – Room D & E: |
August 9, 2024 Beginning at 10:00 a.m. |
Public Forum – In person Tulare County Ag Commissioner’s Office: |
August 15, 2024 Beginning at 10:00 a.m. |
Public Hearing – via Zoom
Teleconference Information: Join by Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84248601086 Meeting ID: 842 4860 1086 Passcode: 4^5WBjb* Join by Telephone: 1-669-444-9171 Meeting ID: 842 4860 1086 Passcode: 04670783 |
According to the official notice, this is a summary of the proposed changes:
The Producer Review Board’s proposed changes to the Quota Implementation Plan consist of three parts that are to be considered together:
1. Reducing the current quota premium payout from $1.70/cwt (0.195/lb. of SNF) to $1.00/cwt (0.115/lb. of SNF).
2. Eliminating the Regional Quota Adjusters (RQAs).
3. Clarifying the language about “hardships” by adding the details that were part of the former Pooling plan.
The change proposed by the Department consists of:
4. Rewording the definition of “Producer” to enhance clarity.
Milk Producers Council has no official position on this issue, but I am available to answer questions about the proposal or process if you have them.
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