Why has the cartel in diary farming not been broken up?

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The dairy industry is actually exempt from federal anti-trust laws, which makes it difficult to break up cartels or monopolies in the industry. While organized crime may play a role in enforcing dairy compacts, this alone would not prevent government intervention if anti-trust laws were applicable. There is also no evidence that consumers are willing to pay higher prices for milk, and economic studies may suggest that breaking up cartels could actually increase efficiency and competition in the market.

Why Has the Cartel in Diary Farming Not Been Broken