Dairy Industry Issues
Whey, lactose are ‘hot’ dairy exports
U.S. dairy product exports were up for a fourth consecutive month, and alfalfa hay sales rebounded in July.
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The missing 39%: Is it a concern?
While many aspects of Federal Milk Marketing Orders are being scrutinized, a third important issue – an increasing percentage of milk marketed outside the regulated system – is receiving less attention.
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August FMMO class prices drop but Class IV-Class III gap widens
August 2022 FMMO pooling estimates, uniform prices and producer price differentials are scheduled to be released on Sept. 11-14.
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Weekly Digest II: 2022 U.S. dairy export outlook surges over $9 billion
Here is a brief look at the week’s news affecting dairy producers.
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Four steps on the road to a farmer-led sustainability project
A non-profit organization outlines key components to organizing and funding sustainability projects.
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May all-milk, mailbox price spread averaged 98 cents
The difference in the two announced prices can affect dairy risk management, since indemnity payments under the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), Dairy Revenue Protection (Dairy-RP) and Livestock Gross Margin for Dairy (LGM-Dairy) programs are all based on the all-milk price.
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