Dairy Farming Industry and Market News

Even in times of economic stress, animal care cannot be comprised.

After spending some time below $2.00, butter price has again rolled back above that level giving the impression price may have set a low.

A farmer (or other taxpayer), trust or estate can deduct this interest only to the extent of net investment income.

Neither candidate addressed issues of current undocumented workers or need for more labor. 

Here's what I think could impact agricultural policy this year.

Low milk prices have not had the impact of slowing milk production as much as one would have anticipated by now.

Will you be required to pay back a portion of your health insurance premium?

The Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2015 (those two don't really go together) added new tax laws that require executors to file cost basis information with the IRS. 

An extended outlook for low world dairy prices from international analysts has recently resulted in substantial bearishness rippling through Class III futures contracts all the way through 2017.

Recently, an alarming article popped up in my Facebook feed. “Why You Should Stop Drinking Milk” – you may have seen it, too. As you can imagine, the article has sparked much debate and discussion, so I thought I’d take a minute to write the…