marketing-order · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 2008-10-31 · Effective 2008-11-03 · 73 FR 64868
Document
Document number
E8-25856
Federal Register citation
73 FR 64868
CFR reference
7 CFR 1140
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
marketing-order
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
2008-10-31
Effective date
2008-11-03
USDA docket
Docket No. AMS-DA-08-0031
Abstract
This final rule establishes a program for producers and cooperative associations of producers to voluntarily enter into forward price contracts with handlers for milk used for Class II, III, or IV purposes under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 (AMAA). The program allows handlers regulated under the Federal milk marketing order program to pay producers and cooperative associations in accordance with the terms of a forward contract and not have to pay the minimum Federal order blend price for milk. This program is established in accordance with section 1502 of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill).