Dairy Cooperatives Agree to $34.4 Million Settlement in Price-Fixing Case

Two major dairy cooperatives, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) and Select Milk Producers, have agreed to pay a combined $34.4 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging price-fixing practices in the southwestern United States. The preliminary settlement was filed in federal court in New Mexico on July 24 and remains subject to judicial approval.

Per a statement, DFA has agreed to contribute $24.5 million, while Select Milk Producers will pay $9.9 million to resolve the claims. The lawsuit, originally filed in 2022 by a group of dairy farmers, accused the cooperatives of colluding to manipulate milk prices and reduce compensation for producers.

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BY CPI

JULY 29, 2025