Dairy Pricing Rules Get Typo-Fixed Extension
Published Date: 5/7/2025
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Summary
The Dairy Forward Pricing Program just got a fresh green light! Handlers can now sign new contracts through September 30, 2025, thanks to the American Relief Act. This update fixes a small mistake in the official paperwork, making sure everything’s clear and ready to roll.
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DFPP Reauthorized Through Sept 30, 2025
If you are a dairy handler, you may enter into new Dairy Forward Pricing Program (DFPP) contracts through September 30, 2025 because the American Relief Act, 2025 reauthorized the program. This document also corrects a reference to "E.O. 12415" in the previously published rule.
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