WASDE: 2014 milk production outlook raised
USDA’s Sept. 11 World Ag Supply & Demand Estimates report raised 2014 milk production projections on the strength of more output per cow, but left estimates for 2015 unchanged.
View Article2014 turning to fourth quarter
Like a football game, 2014’s dairy year will ultimately be judged by its fourth quarter. Right now, dairy farmers have the lead and the ball, but swirling winds could be a factor.
View ArticleMilk-feed price ratio highest in seven years
Strong milk prices combined with lower feed costs, improving USDA’s index of the relationship between the value of milk and dairy feed – the milk-feed price ratio – to the highest level since October...
View ArticleDeclining feed prices will impact MPP-Dairy payment trigger
Understanding how low milk prices need to fall for MPP-Dairy to enter payment status is a key risk management consideration.
View ArticleWASDE: Little change in 2015 milk, feed forecasts
USDA’s Dec. 10 World Ag Supply & Demand Estimates report left the projected 2014 milk production estimate unchanged from last month, but lowered 2015 projected production slightly as growth in milk...
View ArticleMilk production estimate reduced, but prices lower, too
USDA’s Jan. 12 World Ag Supply & Demand Estimates report reduced 2014 and 2015 milk production estimates from last month, based on slower growth in cow numbers and milk per cow.
View ArticleNortheast House members question MPP-Dairy feed cost calculations
Eighteen Northeast House members sent a letter to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini, expressing concern over feed price calculations used to determine...
View ArticleWASDE: Domestic demand helps 2015 prices
USDA’s October World Ag Supply & Demand Estimates report left 2015-2016 U.S. milk production and marketing estimates unchanged from last month, but forecasts stronger domestic demand will boost...
View ArticleWASDE: Milk production forecasts cut, but price news mixed
Corn and soybean production and supply estimates point to lower feed prices.
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