Here is a look at news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line this third week of December 2024.

In the news affecting dairy producers' bottom lines as we begin December 2024: Farmer is sentiment strong following the U.S. election, the GDT index increases again, and NMPF calls for dairy producers to support the Innovative FEED Act.

Here is a look at news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line: Class I base price falls for December, GDT index up 1.9%, USDA extends application deadline for Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance until Dec. 13, and SNAP Healthy Fluid Milk Incentive program expands to 1,150 stores in 32 states by 2025.

• Requirement for electronic ID tags now in effect
• Utah becomes 15th state with HPAI in dairy, following mandatory surveillance
• GDT index up 4.8%
• November FSA interest rates continue to low
• Farmer sentiment bounced back in October

In the Economic Update, we look at the expiration of the 2018 Farm Bill, the latest GDT trade event results, FSA interest rates for October and a weakening farmer sentiment.

In economic news this week: U.S. exporters’ secure rights to use common food names in Chilean market. Global dairy trade, FSA interest rates and farmer sentiment shift downward, and the USDA launched an online debt consolidation tool.

Here is a look at news impacting the bottom line of dairy operations in the third week of August 2024.

From lower bankruptcy filings and interest rates to slight increases in farmer sentiment and the Global Dairy Trade, news for the first week of August is fairly positive.