Articles by Dave Natzke
A declining U.S. average milk price more than offset lower average overall feed costs, keeping the milk income margin at its lowest level since August 2021.
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Economic update: April dairy cull cow marketing slowed
Here’s an update of factors impacting your dairy income for the week of May 28 – June 3, 2023.
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Weekly Digest: Ag loan interest rates moving above 8%
The current extended period of milk production growth has been weak, but downward pressure on prices continues.
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Dairy risk management calendar: June 2023
Progressive Dairy provides monthly online updates of important dates, reports and advice affecting risk management decisions.
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Texas dairy fire impacts April milk production report
Year-over-year U.S. milk production was up just 0.3% as growth in per-cow output remained slow.
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Weekly Digest: Dairy co-ops add support to NMPF petition
The USDA AMS received the NMPF request on May 2 and has 30 days to either deny, issue an action plan or request additional information for any petitions seeking to amend a current FMMO.
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April 2023 FMMO uniform prices mostly lower
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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Global headwinds slow U.S. dairy exports
Foot-and-mouth disease in the Middle East and Africa is boosting demand for dairy replacements.
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