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US Farm Bill Expires, Milk Prices Could Rise if Bill Isn't Passed

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The U.S. Farm Bill has expired Monday morning.

New York Senator Charles Schumer says milk prices, in stores across New York, could double if the farm bill isn't renewed.

The National Milk Producers Federation says government purchases of dairy products under the outdated law could cause milk prices to rise above $6 per gallon.

The Farm Bill is enacted every 5 to 7 years and provides farm and food policy for America.

The 2012 Farm Bill passed the U.S. Senate on June 21 by a bi-partisan vote, but it remains stalled in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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