Dairy Industry Issues
With the Class III milk price rising above the Class IV price, so did the incentive for depooling.
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USDA reduces 2023 milk production outlook, Class III and all-milk prices projected lower
2023-24 milk production forecasts show limited growth.
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Weekly Digest: AFBF urges FMMO hearing and more
Here is a brief look at the news affecting dairy producers for the week of May 7-13, 2023.
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Economic update: April FMMO milk class prices mixed
Here’s an update of factors impacting your dairy income for the week of April 30-May 6, 2023.
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U.S. dairy replacement cow prices on hold
U.S. quarterly average replacement dairy cow prices have averaged $1,720 per head over the past four quarters.
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NMPF submits FMMO modernization plan to USDA
The USDA will have 30 days to review the plan and decide whether and how to move forward with a federal order hearing.
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Weekly Digest: FDA comment period on plant-based ‘milk’ labeling proposal closes on July 31
Here is a brief look at the news affecting dairy producers for the week of April 30-May 6, 2023.
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USDA seeks more information on processor FMMO petition; NMPF proposal expected soon
A formal petition from the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) is expected within days.
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March 2023 DMC margin falls to $6.08 per cwt
A declining U.S. average milk price offset lower average costs for corn, soybean meal and alfalfa hay, driving the milk income margin to its lowest level since August 2021.
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