Dairy farmers sue Trump administration over checkoff program
Summary
Three dairy farmers from Wisconsin sued the Trump administration because they must give business data and pay fees to the Dairy Checkoff Program. The program collects money from milk sales to fund advertising and research for the dairy industry.Key Facts
- The lawsuit was filed by three farmers from Wisconsin.
- It targets the Trump administration’s rules for the Dairy Checkoff Program.
- Farmers must share operational data with the program.
- Dairy producers pay 15 cents for every 100 pounds of milk sold.
- The fees fund advertising and research for dairy products.
- Dairy importers also pay 7.5 cents per 100 pounds of imported dairy.
- The complaint challenges these mandatory contributions and data sharing.
- The program’s goal is to support the dairy market through promotion.
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