Under the legislation, the state dairy board would have to power to set minimum prices for four classes of milk. Winter explained that they're hoping to work with officials in Wisconsin in that both states could adopt similar minimum milk pricing standards. In essence, such a shared standard would be a Midwestern standard because the two states make up such a large share of Midwestern milk production. This whole system could work outside of the influence of the Midwest Dairy Compact, a federal price fixing process established back in the Depression. Otremba said the dairy boards could do this because of state's rights.
Many farmers believe Midwestern dairy are unfairly treated under the compact.
25 E. First St. The milk board legislation will be carried in the Senate by Sen. Becky Lourey, DFL, Kerrick.