For dairy, changes include increasing the insurable feed-milk margin from $8 to $9, calculating margins on a monthly basis and reducing premiums for herds producing less than 5 million lb of milk annually.

Bottom line, be prepared for milk markets to move in either direction.

Lower dairy cow numbers are expected to slow production into 2019

The move to have California join the Federal Order system began in 2015, with the hope of improving state milk prices. 

Spoiler alert: despite a host of challenges, most producers are optimistic about their futures.

It’s the second time in the last decade that California voters have passed an animal welfare initiative.

It’s the second time in the last decade that California voters have passed an animal welfare initiative.

This time last year President Trump introduced the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Doug Claussen, a partner and CPA with K-Coe Isom says tonight’s elections could impact your tax bill in the long-term.

Recent research shows that selecting for immune response with genetics can save a 1,000 cow dairy an estimated $72,330 per lactation.

This is the sixth consecutive twice monthly trading session that has been in negative territory.