Finances
Recent gains in butter and nonfat dry milk prices have eroded more rapidly than previously expected.
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Replacement cow prices rise to 8-year high
Prices for both replacements and cull cows are the strongest since 2015
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Economic Update: October FMMO milk class prices diverge
Meeting this week, the Federal Reserve Board’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) held interest rates steady.
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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.
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What to know about installing used robots and parts
Used dairy robots are growing in popularity and offer producers a path to the benefits of robotics at a reduced cost. Protecting that investment, however, requires diligent research and an understanding of variables applicable to used robots.
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KPI alphabet soup: Defining acronyms of high-performance dairies
Four KPIs that have considerable impact on dairy productivity and profitability are income over feed cost, dollars per pound of dry matter, energy-corrected milk efficiency and money-corrected milk.
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Weekly Digest: Proposal elevates USDA organic dairy programs, data collection
September U.S. dairy cull cow marketing slowed to a 15-month low.
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Economic Update: Dairy Forward Pricing Program has expired, for now
Oct. 16 is the deadline to sign up for the USDA’s Milk Loss Program.
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USDA forecast offers mixed outlook for milk prices
Higher butter and nonfat dry milk prices will help offset a cloudier prediction for cheese prices.
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Dairy real estate values: Navigating trends and turbulence for financial success
Appraised values are rebounding in 2023 with Compeer's recent benchmark appraisal for large dairies revealing a 22% value surge in 2023 compared to 2022.
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