1.   And higher milk prices would raise the cost or reduce the benefits of federal nutrition programs.

2.   But opponents said New England dairy farmers should be able to set higher milk prices because it is more expensive to produce there.

3.   Harshbarger said those groups need to be insulated from higher milk prices.

4.   Higher milk prices would act like a tax on residents in urban areas, like New York City, for the purpose of transferring money to upstate farm communities.

5.   One reason for higher milk prices is that farmers have marked up their prices to cover their costs.

6.   The bill in question would let dairy farmers in Vermont and other Northeastern states join a federally sanctioned dairy cartel that can set higher milk prices for farmers.

7.   The compact has already altered its rules in response to criticism that higher milk prices hurt those who can least afford it.

8.   The company raised prices in the U.S., which offset lower unit sales at Green Giant and higher milk costs at Haagen-Dazs.

9.   Those selling it on the fluid market want higher milk levels.

10.   The Commission has declined to offer higher milk quotas to Italy, citing an overall EU milk surplus.