USDA’s Economic Research Service

The USDA’s Economic Research Service is a key player in analyzing financial impacts within the dairy industry, particularly focusing on milk pricing changes. The service has been instrumental in examining the financial shifts that have resulted from the implementation of the Class I pricing change as stipulated under the 2018 Farm Bill.

Important Events

The 2018 Farm Bill brought significant changes to milk pricing, which have been thoroughly analyzed by the USDA’s Economic Research Service. These changes specifically involved alterations to the Class I pricing mechanism, which have had notable financial implications for the dairy industry.

Modified: 2025/10/29

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