Articles Tagged with ''risk management''
Oct. 16 is the deadline to sign up for the USDA’s Milk Loss Program.
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August 2023 DMC margin rises to $6.46
USDA Farm Service Agency staff are scrambling to distribute payments before potential government shutdown.
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October dairy risk management calendar is itself at risk
A government shutdown could impact administration of dairy risk management programs available through the USDA, as well as the ongoing FMMO hearing.
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July 2023 DMC margin falls to $3.52 per cwt
Feed costs were mixed and milk prices weakened, driving dairy producer income margins to a new record low.
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Riding the bull: The power of options in cattle feeding
Cattle feeders can thrive in bullish markets by employing options as a risk management tool. With the use of put options, cattle feeders can safeguard against price declines while enabling gains with price increases.
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July milk prices should be the bottom
July 2023 FMMO pooling estimates, uniform prices and producer price differentials are scheduled to be released on Aug. 11-14.
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June 2023 DMC margin falls below ‘catastrophic’ floor
Despite lower feed costs, lower milk prices drove dairy producer margins to new lows.
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Dairy risk management calendar: August 2023
Progressive Dairy provides monthly online updates of important dates, reports and advice affecting risk management decisions.
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May 2023 DMC margin plummets to $4.83 per cwt
A declining U.S. average milk price more than offset lower average overall feed costs, shrinking the milk income margin.
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