Articles by Dave Natzke
The USDA’s Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards final rule has been released.
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Economic Update: Interest rates impacting borrowers, lenders
The USDA will provide $2.3 billion to help U.S. agricultural producers build export markets and buy U.S. commodities for international food aid.
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Dairy risk management calendar: November 2023
Progressive Dairy provides monthly online updates of important dates, reports and advice affecting risk management decisions.
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Weekly Digest: Proposal elevates USDA organic dairy programs, data collection
September U.S. dairy cull cow marketing slowed to a 15-month low.
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September milk production lower as cow numbers decline
The U.S. dairy herd is the smallest since January 2022, pulling year-over-year milk production down for a third straight month.
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Weekly Digest: GDT index increases again
September milk production estimates will be released late this week.
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How did your dairy co-op rank among Top 100 in 2022?
October is National Co-op Month, recognizing an "everyday" part of American life.
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September milk checks should improve
Uniform prices improved in all marketing areas, with only small gains in Class IV milk pooling.
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Walmart to build $350 million fluid milk processing plant in Georgia
The products from the facility will serve more than 750 Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs in the Southeast.
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Economic Update: Dairy Forward Pricing Program has expired, for now
Oct. 16 is the deadline to sign up for the USDA’s Milk Loss Program.
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