There are limited expectations for an improved outlook for dairy product exports in the third quarter and lasting through the end of 2023.

January-May DMC payments averaged $36,147 per dairy operation enrolled in 2023.

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

The May 2023 margin continues to be what looks like a lengthy stretch of extremely small margins and high indemnity payments into July-August.

"Dairy" labeling attention turns to "synthetic" products.

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

Cow numbers are up but may be turning the corner downward.

Here’s an update on risk management tools available through the USDA and/or USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA), as well as other information impacting your milk check.

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.