date:Apr 11, 2013
urveys as is presently done.
Because NASS is not conducting milk producer surveys, the dairy cow and milk per cow statistics that were provided in previous reports will not be available. The agency said a scientifically based statistical survey will be necessary in the longer term to provide the additional estimates.
According to NASS, the decision to move forward with the limited milk production estimates is a reflection of its ongoing evaluation of agency programs and the fiscal situation, a