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Impacted by market abnormalities caused by the pandemic and ensuing federal policy changes, last year was a mixed year for dairy co-op revenues and their members compared to a year earlier.
The USDA’s monthly Milk Production report was highlighted by dramatic reductions in cow numbers for both August and September. Combined with weakness in milk production per cow, September’s year-over-year growth in milk production was the smallest since May 2019-20, when COVID-19 pandemic market disruptions led to widespread implementation of base-excess programs.
Use of the internet and computer technology continues to grow on U.S. farms, whether in the farm office, freestall barn, maternity pen, field or pickup truck.
Progressive Dairy provides updates on dairy-related organizations and companies, compiled from staff news sources and industry press releases. Email industry and organization news to Progressive Dairy Editor Jenna Hurty.
The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has posted a 12-minute webinar with details for dairy producers who may be eligible for payments under the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program (PMVAP). If contacted this month, a critical step for eligible dairy farmers is to certify that they meet USDA adjusted gross income (AGI) requirements with their milk handler or cooperative.
September 2021 milk marketings through Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs) extended summer-long trends resembling 2019 and pre-pandemic 2020. With a few exceptions, Class III milk pooling was more consistent, and producer price differentials (PPDs) were smaller but mostly positive. Unfortunately for producers, milk prices couldn’t shake their summer blues.
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