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Weekly Digest: EPA to amend WOTUS rule by September

Here is a brief look at the news affecting dairy producers for the week of June 25-July 1, 2023.

June 28, 2023

Dave Natzke

"Dairy" labeling attention turns to "synthetic" products.

Economic update: Dairy organizations submit modified proposals for possible hearing

Here’s an update of factors impacting your dairy income for the final week of June Dairy Month 2023.

June 23, 2023

Dave Natzke

The Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) advanced Class I base price continues its descent in July, falling to the lowest level since October 2021.

Small growth in May milk production was enough to pressure prices lower

Year-over-year U.S. milk production was up 0.6%, with cow numbers up about 13,000 head.

June 22, 2023

Dave Natzke

Cow numbers are up but may be turning the corner downward.

Dairy risk management calendar: July 2023

Progressive Dairy provides monthly online updates of important dates, reports and advice affecting risk management decisions.

June 21, 2023

Dave Natzke

Here’s an update on risk management tools available through the USDA and/or USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA), as well as other information impacting your milk check.

Weekly Digest: Congress headed home

Here is a brief look at the news affecting dairy producers for the week of June 18-24, 2023.

June 20, 2023

Dave Natzke

With a pre-hearing informational session held on June 16, the schedule for potential modernization of the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system moves forward.

May 2023 FMMO uniform prices mixed as Class III-IV pooling seesaws

With the Class IV milk price back above the Class III price, incentives for Class IV depooling returned.

June 16, 2023

Dave Natzke

It’s not a playground, but FMMO prices teeter pooling totals.

Weekly Digest: FMMO proposal information session is June 16

Here is a brief look at the news affecting dairy producers for the week of June 11-17, 2023.

June 14, 2023

Dave Natzke

Three Midwest Senate Ag Committee members urged adjustments to the Dairy Margin Coverage program.

Production, processing capacity leading to milk dumping

Producer should have the volume recorded and evaluate options before disposing of milk.

June 14, 2023

Jenn Coyne and Dave Natzke

The most memorable, widespread concern over milk dumping occurred during the early COVID-19 outbreak, which affected milk demand and plant capacity to process it.