http://www.agweb.com/blogs/ Robin Schmahl is a commodity broker and owner of AgDairy LLC, a full-service commodity brokerage firm located in Elkhart Lake, Wis. He provides dairy market insight. AgWeb.comhttp://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Here_we_go_again_9760/Robin SchmahlFri, 12 Dec 2008 09:19:28 GMT9760http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Your_Goal_Protecting_Price_Not_Outguessing_the_Market_10067/Robin SchmahlMon, 17 May 2010 12:55:46 GMT10067http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/The_Dairy_Market_Attitude_Has_Changed_10125/Robin SchmahlWed, 01 Apr 2009 09:10:37 GMT10125http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Demand_Improving_but_Inventory_is_Large_10724/Robin SchmahlFri, 25 Sep 2009 16:05:50 GMT10724http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Dairy_reports_take_on_new_role_10923/Robin SchmahlTue, 02 Dec 2008 08:23:12 GMT10923http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/A_Good_2008_But_a_Rough_2009_11006/Robin SchmahlThu, 08 Jan 2009 09:24:31 GMT11006http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/The_Future_Looks_Brighter_11204/Robin SchmahlMon, 26 Oct 2009 14:04:19 GMT11204http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Despite_Pullback_in_Cheese_Prices_Dairy_Market_Shows_Signs_of_Improving_11661/Robin SchmahlMon, 19 Apr 2010 13:04:20 GMT11661http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/USDA_Is_Not_Very_Optimistic_11743/Robin SchmahlMon, 14 Sep 2009 14:38:48 GMT11743http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Exports_Are_Increasing_11935/Robin SchmahlMon, 18 Jan 2010 18:07:43 GMT11935http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Demand_slows_due_to_high_prices_12789/Robin SchmahlWed, 17 Sep 2008 09:41:28 GMT12789http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/USDA_Estimates_Higher_Milk_Prices_12811/Robin SchmahlFri, 17 Apr 2009 09:24:07 GMT12811http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Traders_Show_Less_Optimism_for_2010_12952/Robin SchmahlMon, 01 Mar 2010 12:24:26 GMT12952http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Uncertain_Dairy_Recovery_Plenty_of_Replacements_Available_13000/Robin SchmahlMon, 01 Feb 2010 11:45:19 GMT13000http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Price_Recovery_Sure_But_Slow_13172/Robin SchmahlMon, 21 Dec 2009 14:41:12 GMT13172http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Higher_Milk_Prices_Expected_in_2010_13606/Robin SchmahlMon, 04 Jan 2010 18:06:13 GMT13606http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/There_Is_Plenty_to_Go_Around_13675/Robin SchmahlMon, 08 Mar 2010 12:18:50 GMT13675http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/The_Worst_is_Behind_Us_But____13711/Robin SchmahlFri, 12 Feb 2010 16:38:01 GMT13711http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Higher_Milk_Pricecs_to_Come_13767/Robin SchmahlMon, 17 Aug 2009 15:27:49 GMT13767http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/USDA_lowers_milk_prices_substantially_14426/Robin SchmahlThu, 22 Jan 2009 10:08:48 GMT14426http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Markets_May_Retrace_Seasonally_14448/Robin SchmahlMon, 07 Dec 2009 11:36:39 GMT14448http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Better_Prices_Spur_Production_–_and_Forward_Thinking_14461/Robin SchmahlFri, 19 Mar 2010 13:31:12 GMT14461http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Only_the_Strong_Will_Survive_14619/Robin SchmahlMon, 06 Jul 2009 11:40:54 GMT14619http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Milk_Price_Potential_Limited_14863/Robin SchmahlMon, 31 Aug 2009 15:11:58 GMT14863http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/USDA_Temporarily_Increases_Support_Prices_15612/Robin SchmahlMon, 03 Aug 2009 13:16:19 GMT15612http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Milk_price_outlook_is_not_very_good_15736/Robin SchmahlThu, 30 Oct 2008 12:05:12 GMT15736http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Higher_Cheese_Purchases_May_Suppress_Seasonal_Rally_15785/Robin SchmahlFri, 22 May 2009 14:31:25 GMT15785http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Year-Over-Year_Milk_Production_Declines_15894/Robin SchmahlMon, 20 Jul 2009 13:26:20 GMT15894http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Dairy_Product_Prices_Rise_16133/Robin SchmahlMon, 12 Oct 2009 14:45:11 GMT16133http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Is_there_light_at_the_end_of_the_tunnel_16202/Robin SchmahlThu, 19 Feb 2009 15:47:25 GMT16202http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Cheese_Price_Retreats_From_$150_--_Again_16275/Robin SchmahlThu, 27 May 2010 17:45:25 GMT16275http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Price_seasonality_has_changed_16276/Robin SchmahlThu, 28 Aug 2008 11:12:58 GMT16276http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Dairy_cattle_slaughter_jumps_16329/Robin SchmahlThu, 05 Mar 2009 12:16:36 GMT16329http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Milk_Production_Continues_to_Remain_Strong_17116/Robin SchmahlSun, 21 Jun 2009 12:14:40 GMT17116http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Delaying_Decisions_Is_Not_Always_a_Good_Thing_17571/Robin SchmahlMon, 14 Jun 2010 11:45:40 GMT17571http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Higher_dairy_cattle_slaughter_is_not_bullish_17631/Robin SchmahlTue, 09 Sep 2008 10:02:37 GMT17631http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Temporary_Measures_May_Have_Long-Term_Consequences_17862/Robin SchmahlTue, 09 Jun 2009 12:47:57 GMT17862http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Milk_Price_Outlook_Continues_to_Improve_18135/Robin SchmahlMon, 23 Nov 2009 13:35:37 GMT18135http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Export_Assistance_–_A_Better_Way_to_Go_18703/Robin SchmahlThu, 01 Apr 2010 16:54:26 GMT18703http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/A_More_Bullish_Attitude_Emerges_for_World_Dairy_Demand_18987/Robin SchmahlMon, 03 May 2010 12:44:18 GMT18987http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Something_Needs_to_be_Done_or_Does_It_19116/Robin SchmahlMon, 09 Nov 2009 14:21:13 GMT19116http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Cheese_Price_Makes_a_New_High_But_for_How_Long_20121/Robin SchmahlMon, 12 Jul 2010 12:45:01 GMT20121http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Dairy_New_Cheese_Contract_Lackluster_Price_Outlook_20813/Robin SchmahlMon, 28 Jun 2010 12:23:09 GMT20813http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/Prices_Increase_But_the_Market_Needs_To_Prove_Itself_21622/Robin SchmahlFri, 23 Jul 2010 13:38:17 GMT21622http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/milk_supply_tightens,_but_will_it_be_enough/Although back-to-school milk bottling supports nearby prices, high cheese inventory and uninspired global markets continue to weigh down the dairy market.​Robin SchmahlFri, 06 Aug 2010 16:01:00 GMT21678http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/dairy_price_outlook_declines_as_milk_production,_exports_improve_/Lest we get too complacent with the idea that milk prices are on their way up and will continue to climb, we need to keep a few things in mind.Robin SchmahlMon, 23 Aug 2010 11:03:00 GMT21781http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/milk_prices_exceed_expectations_–_for_now/Prices are higher now, but the long-term picture is more bearish. The potential for production increase is great, and farmers are intent on making up for lost income. Traders can sense this--and the result is lower futures prices next year.Robin SchmahlFri, 03 Sep 2010 11:15:00 GMT21875http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/milk_prices_look_better,_but_grain_prices_soar/Robin SchmahlMon, 20 Sep 2010 12:41:00 GMT21976http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/procrastination_may_cost_us_dearly/Robin SchmahlMon, 04 Oct 2010 13:03:00 GMT22095http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/high_feed_prices_mean_high_milk_prices_–_maybe/Robin SchmahlMon, 18 Oct 2010 12:15:00 GMT22202http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/cwt_finally_moves_in_the_right_direction/CWT’s focus on export assistance is long overdue. Under the herd retirement program, millions of dollars were spent on helping farmers get out of business. Now, money will be spent on what it should have been spent on in the beginning. Robin SchmahlMon, 01 Nov 2010 04:00:00 GMT22304http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/declining_feed_prices_may_offer_opportunity/Robin SchmahlMon, 15 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT22397http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/tight_butter_supply_and_falling_price_why/Why is price declining when inventory is 43% less than a year ago and exports are running consistently and significantly higher than last year? Much of it comes down to whether buyers feel comfortable with the current supply.Robin SchmahlMon, 29 Nov 2010 13:06:00 GMT22499http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/potential_milk_price_rally_in_doubt/High grain prices are not likely to translate into higher milk prices.Robin SchmahlMon, 13 Dec 2010 12:56:00 GMT22593http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/high_feed_prices_to_eventually_impact_production/The debate over food, feed and fuel will burn brightly again. Declining milk prices will cause many to cull more heavily, which may result in reduced milk production and a tighter market. Robin SchmahlMon, 27 Dec 2010 12:57:00 GMT22686http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/the_future_is_looking_brighter/The dairy price outlook for the year has improved significantly over the past few weeks. It is about time, since higher feed prices will have a definite impact on profitability.Robin SchmahlMon, 10 Jan 2011 13:35:00 GMT22796http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/dairy_traders_show_extreme_excitement/Floor traders are buying everything they can get their hands on, betting on higher milk prices. But caution still needs to be exercised. Robin SchmahlMon, 24 Jan 2011 12:18:00 GMT22913http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/nonfat_dry_milk_leads_the_way/A tight powder market-- with increasing international demand and prices -- has been driving the dairy complex higher. Nonfat dry milk will be the key to milk price potential.Robin SchmahlMon, 07 Feb 2011 12:26:00 GMT23017http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/current_us_dairy_prices_in_line_with_world_prices/If U.S. prices continue to increase, we may price ourselves out of the export market. As of Friday, the block cheese price had increased 21 consecutive days, setting a new record. Robin SchmahlFri, 18 Feb 2011 12:27:00 GMT23125http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/lgm-dairy_respect_the_tool,_beware_the_fallacies/Continued high milk prices and feed costs demand the use of risk management tools. One of those, the Livestock Gross Margin-Dairy insurance program, has been subject to misinformation.Robin SchmahlMon, 07 Mar 2011 12:16:00 GMT23240http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/cheese_prices_fall,_but_for_how_long/A price retracement is underway, but milk production remains strong. The hope is that demand will continue to grow. Meanwhile, look for opportunities to protect your milk and feed prices. Robin SchmahlMon, 21 Mar 2011 11:42:00 GMT23343http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/dairy_prices_decline_as_orders_slow/As cheese and butter prices retract, the outlook for near-term milk prices turns south.Robin SchmahlMon, 04 Apr 2011 10:16:00 GMT23433http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/spring_flush_should_not_be_burdensome_for_dairy_market/The seasonal boost in milk output may not be as prominent as it once was, but nevertheless it still is prevalent. Just look at the monthly milk production reports to see the seasonal increase in production during the spring.Robin SchmahlMon, 18 Apr 2011 11:07:00 GMT23522http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/higher_grain_prices_are_not_slowing_milk_production/Dairy producers are staying in business amid this spring’s delayed corn planting, higher cow numbers and strong milk prices. Robin SchmahlMon, 02 May 2011 11:54:00 GMT23629http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/usda_estimates_higher_milk_production_and_lower_prices/Dairy markets remain active with good demand, but strong grain prices, along with questions about hay availability and the weather, will have a bearing on the milk/feed ratio.Robin SchmahlMon, 16 May 2011 13:21:00 GMT23727http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/spring_rallies_in_the_dairy_market_are_becoming_more_frequent/Price increases in cash cheese and butter seem to provide an opportunity to hedge some milk production.Robin SchmahlFri, 27 May 2011 12:32:00 GMT23832http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/holding_strong_dairy_price_expectations_continue_to_improve/Tightness in the dairy market is expected to come from good demand, not from a reduction in milk production. This is good news. Improving both domestic and international demand makes for a stronger market that will hold prices higher for a longer time.Robin SchmahlMon, 13 Jun 2011 11:11:00 GMT23936http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/grain_prices_weaken,_but_a_volatile_summer_lies_ahead/All eyes will be on USDA’s Planted Acres and Quarterly Stocks reports June 30, which could definitely be a market mover for dairy prices.Robin SchmahlMon, 27 Jun 2011 11:38:00 GMT24035http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/feed_price_outlook_improves_after_acreage_report/Feed prices for this year have been a real concern for dairy operations.Robin SchmahlMon, 11 Jul 2011 09:19:00 GMT24139http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/dairy_may_be_following_other_markets_more_closely/Volatility in cash cheese, butter and nonfat dry milk has been as unpredictable as the other commodity markets and weather over the past few weeks. Meanwhile, recent hot, humid weather has impacted U.S. milk production.Robin SchmahlMon, 25 Jul 2011 12:39:00 GMT24241http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/milk_prices_are_supported_–_for_now/Enjoy high milk prices, especially with high feed prices. But there is a delicate balance being maintained. Any slight change in this balance can result in significant movement either way.Robin SchmahlMon, 08 Aug 2011 12:33:00 GMT24332http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/surprising_weakness_in_cheese_dims_year-end_outlook/Declining fluid milk sales, rising milk production and the unstable economic markets also pressure dairy prices.Robin SchmahlMon, 22 Aug 2011 13:24:00 GMT24451http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/flavored_milk_discontinued_in_schools_for_the_wrong_reason/As the market approaches a pullback, overall milk demand for school systems this year may suffer somewhat.Robin SchmahlFri, 02 Sep 2011 11:06:00 GMT24521http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/lower_grain_prices_provide_window_of_opportunity/The downward trend in grain prices should be viewed as a gift for hedging feed prices. The volatility in grain is not going to go away this year or next. Robin SchmahlMon, 19 Sep 2011 11:29:00 GMT24615http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/slowing_demand_dims_milk_price_potential/Milk prices owe their recent decline to the downward movement of cheese and corn as well as increased milk production, diminishing exports and the faltering economy.Robin SchmahlMon, 03 Oct 2011 11:42:00 GMT24729http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/take_the_opportunity_to_hedge_feed_prices/Milk prices have been good. But think of the volatility we could experience, especially as next year rolls around and production becomes more critical to ensure we do not run out of corn.Robin SchmahlMon, 17 Oct 2011 11:18:00 GMT24880http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/on_the_dairy,_in_the_market_two_separate_camps/Against a backdrop of falling milk prices and high feed costs, cow numbers and production continue to increase.Robin SchmahlMon, 31 Oct 2011 11:59:00 GMT24998http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/high_cheese_prices_are_a_gift_to_be_savored/Exports have supported higher cheese prices for much of the year. What bears watching now are holiday order fulfillments, year-end demand, struggling butter prices, world cheese prices and the LGM-Dairy Program. Robin SchmahlMon, 14 Nov 2011 05:18:00 GMT25143http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/dairy_price_volatility_increases_at_year’s_end/The cheese market has pulled back from its recent highs but first lifts the average Class III price for the first 11 months of the year to $18.33, the highest average price ever for that period of time.Robin SchmahlMon, 28 Nov 2011 12:09:00 GMT25263http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/a_strong_close_to_a_good_year/While dairy prices will finish the year strong, the New Year will turn some new leaves, starting with the European Union somatic cell requirement taking effect.Robin SchmahlMon, 12 Dec 2011 12:28:00 GMT25402http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/end_of_2011’s_dairy_market_holds_similarities_to_2010_/The end of the year is shaping up to be very similar to the end of last year, only at a different price level. Milk prices are declining much like they did last year into the first of the yearRobin SchmahlMon, 26 Dec 2011 04:00:00 GMT25511http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/record_prices_did_not_improve_dairy_profitability/January has opened with optimism but not enough to warrant significant higher prices as the year progresses. Traders are taking a wait-and-see attitude for later contracts. The market needs to prove itself.Robin SchmahlMon, 09 Jan 2012 12:01:00 GMT25655http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/AgDairy_Market_Update__236/dairy_market’s_psychology_turns_bearish/Lackluster supply and demand are restraining the market, although dry whey adds significantly to milk price levels. Robin SchmahlMon, 23 Jan 2012 12:03:00 GMT25819http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/increased_production_spells_trouble_for_dairy_prices/Milk checks will be smaller in the coming months as cheese and butter prices decline. While traders anticipate lower prices, it’s up to demand to keep this from happening.Robin SchmahlMon, 06 Feb 2012 10:43:00 GMT25959http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/could_congress_support_a_2000_floor/Increasing milk, cheese and whey supplies are pressuring prices. The lower milk price has rekindled the idea that Congress should place a milk-price floor of $20.00 per cwt.Robin SchmahlFri, 17 Feb 2012 11:56:00 GMT26086http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/where_does_the_milk_come_from/Climbing feed prices and falling milk prices spell trouble for farm profitability. Meanwhile, a new report confirms the trend toward ever-larger dairies.​Robin SchmahlMon, 05 Mar 2012 11:17:00 GMT26250http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/faltering_fundamentals_pressure_the_dairy_market/Projected weaker demand is expected to lower overall dairy prices and profitability this year. U.S farmers are not the only ones looking at lower milk prices.Robin SchmahlMon, 19 Mar 2012 10:38:00 GMT26381http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/declining_fluid_milk_sales_plague_the_dairy_industry/The bright spot is that the decline in consumption of fluid milk is being offset by increased cheese sales.Robin SchmahlFri, 30 Mar 2012 12:17:00 GMT26513http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/the_big_push_us_dairies_advance_toward_record_milk_production/Despite increasing penalties for heavy milk deliveries, producers continue to boost their milking output as dairy prices decline and feed prices rise.​Robin SchmahlMon, 16 Apr 2012 11:19:00 GMT26654http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/will_the_farm_bill_cure_what_ails_us_/Low milk prices and tight margins have generated quite a bit more interest in the farm bill, especially in the potential for a supply management program and the production margin protection program.Robin SchmahlMon, 30 Apr 2012 11:47:00 GMT26804http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/us_farmers_are_not_the_only_ones_with_low_prices/USDA forecasts more milk from U.S. dairies. World prices decline as increased production in other countries leads co-ops to cut prices to remain competitive.​Robin SchmahlMon, 14 May 2012 01:24:00 GMT26950http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/beware_the_euphoria_rising_milk_prices_yield_a_brighter_outlook,_but___/Although milk futures have rallied, exercise caution when attempting to out-guess the market. Here's what you should base your marketing decisions on.​Robin SchmahlFri, 25 May 2012 11:22:00 GMT27089http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/identifying_pricing_opportunities_as_volatility_approaches_/Perceptions of growing tightness in both milk and grain supplies point to an explosive and volatile market ahead.Robin SchmahlMon, 11 Jun 2012 11:22:00 GMT27219http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/dairy_reports_provide_market_direction,_not_reaction/The numbers point to slowing milk production and national herd size, suggesting a tightening milk supply. But demand will be key.Robin SchmahlMon, 25 Jun 2012 12:05:00 GMT27336http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/traders_focus_on_weather_as_much_as_cme_prices/Concerns grow over grain crops, milk prices, farmer impact and consumer demand.Robin SchmahlMon, 09 Jul 2012 12:09:00 GMT27447http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/a_difficult_year_lies_ahead_for_the_dairy_industry/What can the market bear as near-record drought conditions and low corn stocks bolster both corn and milk prices? Robin SchmahlMon, 23 Jul 2012 12:25:00 GMT27541http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/will_california_join_the_federal_milk_market_orders/Red ink among Golden State dairies prompts calls for change, while the Midwest’s tightening milk supply boosts price premiums.Robin SchmahlMon, 06 Aug 2012 11:30:00 GMT27633http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/dairy_herds_will_be_a_tough_sell/A surprise in the July milk production report has dairy industry watchers rethinking their market outlook.Robin SchmahlMon, 20 Aug 2012 10:27:00 GMT27750http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/fears_underpin_the_dairy_market/Continued herd liquidation and heavy culling raise questions about supply. Will there be enough milk to go around?Robin SchmahlFri, 31 Aug 2012 11:05:00 GMT27857http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/milk’s_uncertain_price_momentum_/Will it be the the milk supply, corn prices or consumers' pocketbooks that drive dairy prices? Robin SchmahlMon, 17 Sep 2012 11:12:00 GMT28004http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/cheese_prices_reach_year-ago_levels_but_not_profitability/Meanwhile, milk supply meets demand, but little remains for spot purchases -- a situation that won’t disappear anytime soon.Robin SchmahlFri, 28 Sep 2012 12:11:00 GMT28118http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/higher_milk_production_in_2013/Higher dairy prices are expected to boost milk output, but questions about next year’s supply remain.Robin SchmahlMon, 15 Oct 2012 10:10:00 GMT28262http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/will_high_cheese_prices_be_maintained/Robin Schmahl looks at the impact of recent prices on exports, the reality of feed costs and the outlook for U.S. milk production.Robin SchmahlFri, 26 Oct 2012 08:38:00 GMT28366http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/dairy_expansion_slows_worldwide/Driven by higher feed, energy and land prices, farmers’ costs will limit growth from the U.S. to New Zealand.Robin SchmahlMon, 12 Nov 2012 12:05:00 GMT28542http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/milk_production_remains_stronger_than_expected/With high grain prices, heavier culling and many dairy closures, many farmers firmly believe milk production has fallen further than USDA reports.Robin SchmahlMon, 26 Nov 2012 10:56:00 GMT28680http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/buyers_comfortable_with_milk_availability_for_now/Cheese and butter prices plummet as buyers show very little desire to replenish inventory before the end of the year.Robin SchmahlMon, 10 Dec 2012 12:04:00 GMT28811http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/the_‘more_milk-less_milk’_conundrum/Despite high feed prices and the prospect of the supply-managing Dairy Security Act, producers’ desire to push milk production remains alive and well. That could quash the effectiveness of the supply-managing Dairy Security Act. Robin SchmahlMon, 07 Jan 2013 12:57:00 GMT29031http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/will_hay_be_the_next_gold/As the milk supply grows to meet demand, concern over adequate hay stocks heightens. Robin SchmahlMon, 21 Jan 2013 10:53:00 GMT29162http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/is_heavy_culling_reducing_cow_numbers_or_improving_herds/Despite high feed prices and significant culling, dairy farms continue to crank out the milk.Robin SchmahlMon, 04 Feb 2013 12:58:00 GMT29283http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/troubling_signs_ahead_as_milk_output_continues_to_grow/Dairies will continue to push milk production, despite high feed prices, which may result in a very low milk/feed ratio.Robin SchmahlFri, 15 Feb 2013 12:09:00 GMT29401http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/better_prices_require_better_demand/What’s needed for supply to tighten enough to push dairy prices higher?Robin SchmahlFri, 01 Mar 2013 20:06:00 GMT29529http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/do_dairy_imports_significantly_affect_prices/They’re not trivial, but there are more important factors, including U.S. exports and the loss of the monthly milk production report.Robin SchmahlMon, 18 Mar 2013 11:41:00 GMT29654http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/lower_grain_stocks_are_becoming_more_comfortable_–_or_are_they/The market’s reaction to last week’s USDA acreage report was bearish, not from the projected acres to be planted but from the Quarterly Stocks report.​Robin SchmahlMon, 01 Apr 2013 12:40:00 GMT29793http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/potential_tighter_milk_supply_propels_prices_higher/Buyers have been stepping up aggressively to get their hands on cheese, butter and nonfat dry milk.Robin SchmahlMon, 15 Apr 2013 12:06:00 GMT29917http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/panic_and_prices_think_twice_before_reacting/Instant information and world influences often drive dairy markets, but wise traders also follow proven pricing patterns.Robin SchmahlMon, 29 Apr 2013 11:36:00 GMT30029http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/dwindling_hay_supply_means_strong_prices/As hay stocks decline, some Central region dairy farmers are sacrificing milk production in lieu of stretching their feed supply.Robin SchmahlMon, 13 May 2013 11:55:00 GMT30147http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/corn-crop_complacency_is_not_a_virtue/The corn crop is not yet in the bin. Dairy farmers and livestock producers need to be concerned about the growing season ahead. Robin SchmahlFri, 24 May 2013 11:49:00 GMT30263http://www.agweb.com/agday/blog/agdairy_market_update/strong_milk_price_may_not_reflect_profitability/What's behind dairy producers' extended struggle with low milk-to-feed ratios? Robin SchmahlMon, 10 Jun 2013 11:42:00 GMT30379