The October DMC margin is forecast at about $9.54 per cwt, above the maximum Tier I DMC coverage level of $9.50 per cwt.

Progressive Dairy reviews the USDA’s latest World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) and Crop Production reports to identify potential influences on dairy producer income.

Roughly 40% of all U.S. dairy farms have non-family member employees, and about 70% of those workers are immigrant employees.

National FFA 2023 Agricultural Proficiency Award recipients were named during the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo, Nov. 1-4, in Indianapolis.

Struggling cheese and protein prices weakened the Class III price, offsetting strong butterfat and Class IV prices and widening the Class III-IV price spread, adding substantial Class IV depooling incentives.

The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its latest Ag Prices report on Oct. 31, including factors used to calculate September 2023 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) margins and indemnity payments.

Here is a brief look at the news affecting dairy producers as October 2023 comes to a close.