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Where will the milk come from? CMN Jan 2024

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Has the time come for federal order reform 2.0?

The dairy market disruptions from COVID-19 through 2020 and into 2021 exposed flaws in the foundation of U.S. dairy policy and milk pricing. Numerous discussions have been had over negative producer price differentials (PPDs), depooling, the Class I formula, and other...

Energy revenue could be a game changer for dairy farms

One in 10 U.S. dairy cows could be fueling renewable energy projects. This includes both electricity and co-generation. In May, the U.S. dairy herd expanded to its highest level in 27 years, climbing to over 9.5 million head. This contrasts with a rather tight window...

Is It Time to Simplify Milk Pricing?

Tossing out federal orders is not necessary, but a system that balances the needs of both the fluid and export markets must be considered for the future. The unprecedented volatility in dairy markets over the last several months has raised questions about how milk is...