In the nearly 80 years since it was enacted, the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act (AMAA) has triggered more than its fair share of litigation, with a surprising number of disputes reaching the U.S. Supreme Court. In total, 22 supreme court cases have cited the AMAA, and no fewer than six directly related to its milk marketing order provisions.

Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part series discussing how Montana’s supply management system operates and the effect it has had on the state’s dairy industry.

There is no doubt in my mind that the vast majority of dairy farm owners care about and care for their animals. There is also no doubt, however, that society’s perception of appropriate animal-care practices has changed and continues to evolve.

Tuesday, October 1 1 p.m. Mendota 2 “Dairy Sustainability: Why It’s Important for You and Your Operation” Roberta Osborne Manager, Farm Smart Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Dan Rice Partner, Prairieland Dairy LLC Sponsored by: Nutrition Physiology Co. LLC

Progressive Dairyman asked several companies exhibiting at World Dairy Expo to highlight a few of the new products that will be on display at the show.