Articles by Dave Natzke
Here is a brief look at the news affecting dairy producers for the week of April 2-8, 2023.
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NMPF, Farm Bureau oppose processor FMMO hearing request
The two producer organizations are seeking a more comprehensive hearing covering a wide range of milk marketing issues.
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Shrinking DMC margin triggers large February indemnity payments
A declining U.S. average milk price and higher average costs for corn and soybean meal drove milk income margins to their lowest level since August 2021.
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Processor groups kick off FMMO hearing request
IDFA, WCMA seek action to address manufacturing costs.
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Weekly Digest: National Dairy Board nominees sought
Here is a brief look at the news affecting dairy producers for the week of March 26-31, 2023.
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Economic update: February cull dairy cow marketing steady
It’s the end of the month, with lots of numbers to digest and even more to come. Here’s an update of those impacting your dairy income as March comes to a close.
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Dairy risk management calendar: April 2023
Progressive Dairy provides monthly online updates of important dates, reports and advice affecting risk management decisions.
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Weekly Digest: January 2023 DMC payments top $57 million
Here is a brief look at the news affecting dairy producers for the week of March 19-25, 2023.
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Weather puts lid on February milk production growth
Cow numbers continue to rise, but a small increase in output per cow capped overall growth.
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FMMOs stayed on trend in February
Ten of 11 FMMOs saw uniform prices down by $1 per cwt or more from the month before.
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