The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its latest Ag Prices report on Nov. 30, including factors used to calculate October 2023 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) margins and indemnity payments.

Checks for November milk production will again reflect diverging Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) Class III-IV milk prices.

The Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program has been extended into 2024. Watch for enrollment details.

Here’s an update on economic factors impacting your dairy finances as November 2023 comes to a close.

U.S. trade and dairy organization leaders expressed disappointment in the ruling.

Here’s an update on economic factors impacting your dairy finances entering the final week of November 2023.

Ten states including California, New Mexico, Texas, Idaho and Colorado reduced milk production by a combined 224 million pounds.

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

Trends that have been keeping overall U.S. dairy exports in check for most of the year remain largely unchanged.

Over the weekend, the four leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees agreed to a provision that extends the current farm bill into next year.