Beef cattle producers continue to face widespread drought and higher operating costs as the holidays approach.

Reminder: Dairy producers can enroll and make 2023 DMC coverage elections through Dec. 9 at USDA Farm Service Agency offices.

The Dairy Margin Coverage program October margin will be announced on Nov. 30. Check back with Progressive Dairy.

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Dairy markets have fluctuated in recent weeks. With the calendar turning to December, a couple of dairy risk management deadlines are approaching quickly.

The number of milk cows on U.S. farms was estimated at 9.42 million head in October, 31,000 head more than October 2021 and 1,000 head more than September 2022.

The USDA’s monthly World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates and Crop Production reports provide production and price forecasts.

Reminder: Dairy producers can enroll and make 2023 DMC coverage elections through Dec. 9 at USDA Farm Service Agency offices.

The U.S. beef sector continues to see drought conditions impacting the movement and timing of cattle placement in feedlots, as well as the number of beef cows culled, which will likely continue into early 2023.