Articles by Dave Natzke
April FMMO milk class prices mixed as protein value tumbles
April 2023 Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) pooling estimates, uniform prices and producer price differentials are scheduled to be released on May 11-14.
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March 2024 FMMO uniform prices inched higher
Milk class prices rose but Class IV milk pooling was still limited.
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Economic Update: March FMMO milk class prices post small increases
March 2023 Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) pooling estimates, uniform prices and producer price differentials are scheduled to be released on April 11-14.
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Economic Update: April 2024 Class I base price inches higher
It’s the first year-over-year increase since January 2022-23.
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February 2024 FMMO uniform prices, pooling summarized
Blend prices were mixed in a narrow range, and Class IV milk pooling remained low.
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Economic Update: Congress releases first six budget bills, including agriculture
The all-milk and mailbox price spread widened last November while FSA interest rates continue downward this month.
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February FMMO milk class prices inch higher
Milk checks for February milk production should reflect slightly higher Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) Class II, III and IV milk prices, offset by a lower Class I milk price.
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Economic Update: March 2024 Class I base price improves
Federal government looks to extend funding while USDEC identifies five key points for dairy exports in 2024.
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