Bill for N.H. dairy farmer dough on to governor’s desk for signature

A measure providing up to $2 million in emergency funding for New Hampshire dairy farmers strained by last year’s drought is ready for Republican Gov. Chris Sununu’s signature. The Senate on Thursday concurred with changes made by the House last month to the measure. The bill originated in the Senate.Senate Majority Leader Jeb Bradley, a Republican from Wolfeboro, was the bill’s prime sponsor. He said the legislation provides a fair formula for distributing the money. He said higher-than-anticipated feed costs have threatened to put many dairy farms out of business.One local dairy farmer agreed, saying he’s glad to see the measure clear both chambers.