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How are things looking right now on national dairy scene?​   World Ag Outlook Chair Seth Meyer said across the country, similar to livestock, there have not been many changes.  But it look like production is on the way up, from this time last year.  Meyer added c...

While low milk prices and a trade war continue to make things difficult for America’s dairy farmers, a northeast U.S. cooperative is asking the government to step in and help boost milk prices. Agri-Mark, which represents over 900 members, sent a letter to Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue asking him to implement price floors for butter, cheese, and nonfat dry milk. The ...

Milk production forecasts from the USDA continue to show a year over year increase and that has meant a downward trend for prices.   Outlook Board Chair Seth Meyer said prices are down for butter, as well as nonfat dry milk whey.   “Those are really influenced by how competitive we are in the global market and that’s been a pretty tough competitive market. We moved prices down...

The USDA released their September dairy outlook and how a producer feels depends on what they actually produce.   World Ag Outlook Board Chair Seth Meyer said for cheese and butter producers, it’s not good news.   “Downward pressure in ’16 and in ’17 on cheese and butter prices because of large supplies. It’s effecting our price expecta...