Court Decision a Bonanza For N.E. Milk Producers
Supreme Court ruled 4 2 that the Agriculture Department cannot legally set urban milk price differentials, freeing about 8.5 million dollars for distant New England dairy farmers. About 6,500 farmers in New England stand to gain as near Boston producers lose the differential. Berkshire County dairymen face changes, with Connecticut market payments totaling around 300,000 dollars held in escrow since 1987. The decision may prompt further action to distribute funds pro rata within months.