Articles Tagged with ''USDA reports''
An improved all-milk price by 50 cents coupled with mostly lower feed costs gave way to a DMC margin of $9.44, still triggering payments through the program.
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Cattle on Feed report shows high February placements
There was a 10% increase in February feedlot placements from 2023 to 1.89 million head, representing the most February placements since at least 1996.
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Dairy risk management calendar: April 2024
Progressive Dairy provides monthly online updates of important dates, reports and advice affecting risk management decisions.
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Leap day factors into milk production jump
Milk production and output per cow increase in USDA estimates due to extra “leap year” day in February.
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2024 U.S. dairy exports begin with dawdling first month
Global dairy demand is stagnant and anticipated to be through the first half of the year, with the 12th consecutive year-over-year monthly decline of U.S. dairy exports in January.
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USDA milk production lower due to lower cow inventories
The 2024 milk production forecast was lowered from last month. In addition, strong demand and price strength raised cheese and butter prices, while nonfat dry milk and whey price forecasts were lowered based on recent prices.
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Weekly Digest: Benchmarking farm employee compensation
Updates on dairy programs and recent cow number and dairy trade reports.
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