Reauthorization of Dairy Forward Pricing Program
Abstract
This final rule updates the Dairy Forward Pricing Program (DFPP) regulations in accordance with the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 (Continuing Extensions Act). The Continuing Extensions Act reauthorizes the DFPP program to allow handlers to enter into new contracts until September 30, 2026. Any forward contract entered prior to the September 30, 2026, deadline is subject to a September 30, 2029, expiration date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026-03985 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-03985 is a Final Rule published by the Department of Agriculture in the Federal Register on February 27, 2026. This final rule updates the Dairy Forward Pricing Program (DFPP) regulations in accordance with the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 (Continuing Extensions Act). The Continuing Extensions Act reauthorizes the DFPP program to allow handlers to enter into new contracts until September 30, 2026. Any forward contract entered prior to the September 30, 2026, deadline is subject to a September 30, 2029, expiration date. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/27/2026-03985/reauthorization-of-dairy-forward-pricing-program.
Is document 2026-03985 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-03985 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.