The next critical step in the USDA’s “action plan” on proposed amendments to pricing provisions in the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system is approaching.

June 2023 FMMO pooling estimates, uniform prices and producer price differentials are scheduled to be released the week of July 10.

The Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) advanced Class I base price continues its descent in July, falling to the lowest level since October 2021.

With a pre-hearing informational session held on June 16, the schedule for potential modernization of the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system moves forward.

It’s not a playground, but FMMO prices teeter pooling totals.

The most memorable, widespread concern over milk dumping occurred during the early COVID-19 outbreak, which affected milk demand and plant capacity to process it.

The next step in a potential formal process to modernize the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system is next week, with a pricing-related proposal submission deadline of June 14.

Weakening Class III price, Class IV depooling will drive May uniform prices

The USDA is providing the opportunity for interested parties to submit additional proposals regarding potential amendments to the current pricing provisions applicable to all FMMOs.

With a USDA action deadline nearing, more dairy cooperatives and producer organizations have joined in support of a FMMO hearing and proposed reforms from the National Milk Producers Federation.