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10
Jul

Understanding Producer Price Differential on your Milk Check

July 10, 2020

By: Gregg McConnell

The dairy industry has been impacted by many factors during COVID-19, but perhaps the largest is the uncertainty in milk price. Gregg McConnell explains some basics about milk price, Producer Price Differential and producer premiums.

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Posted In: Business Tips and Tools

Tags: dairy revenue, dairy, economy, farm revenue, risk management
15
May

What’s inside the USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

May 15, 2020

By: Chris Laughton

On April 17, the USDA unveiled details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program for agriculture, which includes $16 billion in direct support to agricultural producers and $3 billion to purchase and distribute agriculture products to Americans in need. Read a summary of these two main components.

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Posted In: Ag Economy

Tags: administration, ag expenses, community support, cost of production, crop expenses, dairy, fruit & vegetables, fruit production, legislation, livestock, market access, produce management, usda, vegetable production
12
May

A Farmer's Perspective: The Importance of Communication in Tough Times

May 12, 2020

By: Dallas Kriebel

For many agricultural producers, COVID-19 has meant continuing business operations with added restrictions. Kim Brayman of Fesko Dairy, LLC, in Skaneatles, N.Y., understands the struggles that producers are going through, both personally and professionally, and offers a few tips for staying connected during these challenging times.

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Posted In: Farm Credit

Tags: business management, collaboration, communication, community support, dairy
23
Apr

USDA Announces Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

April 23, 2020

By: Chris Laughton

On April 17, the USDA announced $19 billion in relief programs as a step toward a remedy for supply chains and prices during the COVID-19 crisis. Find a breakdown of support and allocations in today’s blog.

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Posted In: Ag Economy

Tags: farm business, livestock, dairy, local food, legislation