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Price and pooling factors weigh on October FMMO uniform milk prices

An uptick in the Class I milk price supported uniform prices in high fluid utilization areas, but producers in other regions may feel the impact of lower Class II-III-IV milk prices and negative PPDs on their milk checks.

November 15, 2024

Dave Natzke

Here’s Progressive Dairy’s monthly review of October 2024 FMMO data to provide some additional transparency to your milk check.

FMMO modernization: USDA releases final decision, goes to producer referendum

November 14, 2024

Kimmi Devaney

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) released their Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) final decision on Nov. 12, which will be voted on by dairy producers in a referendum before the end of the year. Ballots must be postmarked by Dec. 31.

October FMMO milk class prices dip

October 2023 Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) pooling estimates, uniform prices and producer price differentials are scheduled to be released on Nov. 11-14.

October 31, 2024

Dave Natzke

After peaking last month, U.S. dairy producer milk checks in many marketing areas are likely headed lower during the fourth quarter of the year.

Weekly Digest: Class I base price dips for November

October 24, 2024

Dave Natzke and Karen Lee

Here are some updates in dairy news this week.

Market forces elevate September FMMO uniform prices near two-year peaks

With a change in markets, FMMO uniform prices improved, but pooling levels modified and negative PPDs returned.

October 14, 2024

Dave Natzke

Here’s Progressive Dairy’s monthly review of September 2024 FMMO data to provide some additional transparency to your milk check.

September FMMO milk class prices shine

September 2024 Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) pooling estimates, uniform prices and producer price differentials are scheduled to be released on Oct. 11-14.

October 3, 2024

Dave Natzke

Dairy producers visiting World Dairy Expo are seeing some of the best cows in the U.S. Returning home, many could see some of the strongest milk checks in almost two years.

Economic Update: Class I base price hits two-year high in October

September 23, 2024

Dave Natzke and Karen Lee

In the Economic Update, the Class I base price hits two-year high in October, fluid milk sales continue upward trend, and the USDA launches an assistance network to support financially distressed farmers.

August 2024 FMMO uniform prices move higher as Class III-IV markets move

Blend prices are near a two-year high and could move higher in the fourth quarter of 2024.

September 18, 2024

Dave Natzke

Here’s Progressive Dairy’s monthly review of August 2024 FMMO data to provide some additional transparency to your milk check.

August FMMO milk class prices move higher

August 2023 Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) pooling estimates, uniform prices and producer price differentials are scheduled to be released on Sept. 11-14.

September 9, 2024

Dave Natzke

Monthly Class III-IV milk prices are the highest since the closing months of 2022, a sign Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs) will post stronger blend prices for August milk marketings.

July 2024 FMMO uniform prices mostly higher but Class IV pooling falls to 11-year low

The increase in actual blend prices likely limited by summer dips in fat and protein tests.

August 15, 2024

Dave Natzke

Here’s Progressive Dairy’s monthly review of July 2024 FMMO data to provide some additional transparency to your milk check.

Articles Tagged with ''Class III''

Price and pooling factors weigh on October FMMO uniform milk prices

FMMO modernization: USDA releases final decision, goes to producer referendum

October FMMO milk class prices dip

Weekly Digest: Class I base price dips for November

Market forces elevate September FMMO uniform prices near two-year peaks

September FMMO milk class prices shine

Economic Update: Class I base price hits two-year high in October

August 2024 FMMO uniform prices move higher as Class III-IV markets move

August FMMO milk class prices move higher

July 2024 FMMO uniform prices mostly higher but Class IV pooling falls to 11-year low

Economic Update: Class I base price falls for December

Milk production slightly higher than year ago for third consecutive month

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