We’re still waiting on a formal announcement regarding a national hearing on Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) modernization proposals.

The next critical step in the USDA’s “action plan” on proposed amendments to pricing provisions in the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system is approaching.

Compared to last month, the USDA left the 2023 milk production estimate unchanged but reduced 2024 production expectations slightly. The outlook for prices continues to weaken.

There are limited expectations for an improved outlook for dairy product exports in the third quarter and lasting through the end of 2023.

January-May DMC payments averaged $36,147 per dairy operation enrolled in 2023.

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

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

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

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.

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