The Seattle Milk Glut
Dairy farmers are warned that an oversupply of milk threatens the industry, as managers push for culling 'boarder' cows.
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Warning has been sent out by Chas. E. Fisher, manager, to members of the Seattle Milk Shippers association, that there is now a heavy surplus of milk being received in Seattle, and Mr. Fisher warns his associates against a further increase at this time. 'Dry up stripper cows, and weed out all unprofitable or boarder cows,' says the warning. 'If we do not get relief this way, it will be necessary to put into effect a surplus arrangement to take care of the situation. This is not altogether a local condition of the market, but is general; this market is subject to outside conditions.'
“Dry up stripper cows, and weed out all unprofitable or boarder cows.”
Market volatility for dairy farmers remains a constant struggle in Washington's agricultural economy. Today's supply chain issues mirror the 1920s push to optimize herd efficiency, highlighting how small-scale producers often bear the brunt of national market shifts.
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