USDA has issued a final decision in its proposal to amend the uniform pricing formulas in all 11 Federal Milk Marketing Orders. The final decision puts forth a package of amendments to update formulas and makes limited changes based on public comments. USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Deputy Administrator Dana Coale says the next steps are the most important. “This is where the dairy farmers get an opportunity to vote on each federal order as it has been amended through this final decision. As soon as the final decision is published in the federal register we will begin the referendum process.” Every eligible dairy farmer or dairy cooperative will receive a ballot for each order where they have no pool. Ballots must be returned by December 31st. AMS will be hosting three webinars this month. More details can be found online.
