Friday, November 19, 2010

Not Enough

Today USDA released its "Outlook" report, which can be found at: http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/LDP/2010/11Nov/LDPM197.pdf

Here is the conclusion for dairy:

Stronger NDM prices should partly offset lower butter prices, keeping Class IV prices firm over the course of 2011. Class IV prices, which are expected to average $14.45 to $15.45 per cwt in 2011, will be only slightly lower than the expected $15.05 to $15.25 per cwt average in 2010. Stronger domestic demand for cheese will boost the Class III price next year. In 2011, the Class III price is expected to average $14.40 to $15.30 per cwt, up from an average $14.35 to $14.45 this year. The all milk price is forecast to average $15.95 to $16.85 per cwt next year, very near the expected 2010 average of $16.30 to $16.40 per cwt.


The report mentions higher feed prices but, there is no mention of the pricing system being broken.

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