
USDA data showed the March 2018 national average dairy margin fell to $6.77 per cwt, the lowest since June 2016, as feed costs outpaced milk prices. The March U.S. average milk price was $15.60 per cwt.
Changes in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 now calculate MPP-Dairy margins monthly and lower Tier I premiums, with enrollment open until June 1.
A weaker margin raises the chance of MPP-Dairy indemnity payments, which can support farm milk output and cushion producers against low prices.
Tras 93 eventos neutral de política pasados, Leche (Clase III) se movió una mediana de -0,0 % en 5 sesiones (48% al alza; mitad central entre -0,6 % y +0,6 %), y +0,2 % en 20.
Variaciones de la referencia de cada materia prima desde el último cierre antes del evento. Las lecturas históricas agrupan eventos pasados del mismo tipo; describen lo ocurrido, no lo que ocurrirá. No es asesoramiento de inversión.