AMSFinal Rule
Milk in the Northeast and Other Marketing Areas: Uniform Pricing Formula Provisions
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Summary
This regulation updates how milk prices are calculated and set in the Northeast and other U.S. milk marketing areas. The changes affect how dairy farmers are paid and ultimately influence the price consumers pay for milk and dairy products at the grocery store.
Key Points
- 1Establishes a uniform pricing formula that determines how much dairy farmers receive for their milk based on how it's used (fluid milk, cheese, yogurt, etc.)
- 2Applies to milk producers and handlers in the Northeast marketing area plus other designated regions across the country
- 3Updates pricing mechanisms to reflect current market conditions and dairy product values
- 4Affects both what farmers earn and what processors pay, which can trickle down to retail prices consumers pay
- 5Takes effect as of the published date and replaces previous pricing calculation methods
Key Dates
Published
January 17, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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