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This final rule reauthorizes the Dairy Forward Pricing Program (DFPP) in accordance with the American Relief Act, 2025 (Relief Act).  The program allows handlers regulated under the Federal milk marketing order program to pay producers and cooperative associations in accordance with the terms of a forward contract and not have to pay the minimum Federal order uniform price for milk.  Establishing new contracts under the DFPP was prohibited between the expiration of the program on September 30, 2024, and publication of this final rule.  The Relief Act reauthorizes the DFPP program to allow handlers to enter into new contracts until September 30, 2025.  Any forward contract entered prior to the September 30, 2025, deadline is subject to a September 30, 2028, expiration date.