Two new pigweed species including Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri S. Watson) and tall waterhemp (Amaranthus tuberculatus (Moq.) Sauer), which are commonly found in midwestern and southern United States, have been identified recently in the Northeastern (NE) region. 

The USDA’s World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report identifies milk and feed factors potentially impacting dairy producer income in the year ahead.

Here is a summary of news released this week that will have an impact on your dairy operation.

Here’s an update on economic factors impacting your dairy’s financial picture as we begin March 2024.

February 2023 Federal Milk Marketing Order pooling estimates, uniform prices and producer price differentials are scheduled to be released on March 11-14.

Here's Progressive Dairy’s look ahead at important dates, reports and advice affecting risk management decisions, as well as other information impacting your milk check in March.

Service enrollment for the 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage program will begin Wednesday, Feb. 28. Dairy producers will have until April 29 to complete their enrollment in the voluntary dairy safety net program.