Here’s Progressive Dairy’s monthly review of February 2024 FMMO data to provide some additional transparency to your milk check.

The makers of Starbar products announced the launch of Starbar Aviator Fly Bait Aerosol, a simple solution to combat labeled flies in hard-to-reach places, like walls and surfaces around ag operations and rural settings. 

January U.S. dairy export values revealed a listless start to 2024. But it is not all pessimism, as shredded cheese continues to bring encouragement to the marketplace. Here’s Progressive Dairy’s 30,000-foot look at dairy-related export categories.

Agricultural stakeholders are applauding a ruling made March 6 by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its Agricultural Prices report Feb. 29, which includes feed costs used to calculate January Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program margins and indemnity payments.

February 2023 Federal Milk Marketing Order pooling estimates, uniform prices and producer price differentials are scheduled to be released on March 11-14.

Here's Progressive Dairy’s look ahead at important dates, reports and advice affecting risk management decisions, as well as other information impacting your milk check in March.

Service enrollment for the 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage program will begin Wednesday, Feb. 28. Dairy producers will have until April 29 to complete their enrollment in the voluntary dairy safety net program.