Articles Tagged with ''feed costs''

October DMC margin hits 10-month high at $9.44 per cwt

Overall U.S. average feed costs were lower and milk prices were up, pushing the milk income margin to the highest level since December 2022.
December 1, 2023
Dave Natzke

The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its latest Ag Prices report on Nov. 30, including factors used to calculate October 2023 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) margins and indemnity payments.


Read More
58488-luety-cow-calf.jpg

Why and how to simplify calculating winter cow costs

Understanding and controlling costs is a vital component of ranch profitability. Make this the year you put pen to paper. Or should we say, finger to iPad.
November 14, 2023
Ali Klatt

Keeping and feeding cows through the winter is likely one of the largest reoccurring investments you’ll make in your cow-calf operation. A lot goes into the final calculation, but the return value from tracking winter cow costs is well worth it.


Read More

September DMC margin hits $8.44 per cwt

Overall U.S. average feed costs were lower and milk prices were up, pushing the milk income margin to the highest level since December 2022.
October 31, 2023
Dave Natzke

The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its latest Ag Prices report on Oct. 31, including factors used to calculate September 2023 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) margins and indemnity payments.


Read More

Dairy risk management calendar: November 2023

Progressive Dairy provides monthly online updates of important dates, reports and advice affecting risk management decisions.
October 24, 2023
Dave Natzke

Without a 2023 Farm Bill or temporary extension of the 2018 Farm Bill, the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program expires at the end of the calendar year.


Read More

USDA forecast offers mixed outlook for milk prices

Higher butter and nonfat dry milk prices will help offset a cloudier prediction for cheese prices.
October 12, 2023
Dave Natzke

Progressive Dairy summarizes factors potentially impacting dairy producer income based on the USDA’s latest World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) and Crop Production reports.


Read More

August 2023 DMC margin rises to $6.46

USDA Farm Service Agency staff are scrambling to distribute payments before potential government shutdown.
September 29, 2023
Dave Natzke

Compared to a month earlier, U.S. average feed costs were lower and milk prices were up, pushing the milk income margin up almost $3 per hundredweight from July’s historic low.


Read More
Advertisement
THE GUIDE

How do I get my company listed in your Buyers Guide? 
Submit a request to be listed for FREE in the Buyers Guide here.

Why can I only see so many articles before I have to register for the site?
Find out why here.

SUBSCRIBE to Leading Industry Magazines

Award-winning coverage of in-depth news and analysis to make your business more profitable.

Subscribe/Renew
Advertisement

I'm looking for ________

Find the right products and services for your farm, ranch or operation.

CHECK OUT OUR BUYERS GUIDE
Advertisement
PERSONALIZED CONTENT
Create an account and see website content tailored to your operation.  It only takes a few seconds!
SEE RECOMMENDATIONS NOW!