# NMPF says pandemic brings price and volatility issues that need risk management - Brownfield Ag News

> NMPF leaders, at their virtual annual meeting, said cheese volatility and shifting milk production during COVID-19 created large mismatches between Class III, Class IV and Class I prices. They cited negative producer price differentials and depooling as problems. The group is pushing for risk management programs that address these issues.

- Date: 2020-10-28 · published 2020-10-28T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/50795-nmpf-says-pandemic-brings-price-and-volatility-issues-that-need-risk-management
- Commodities: [Milk (Class III)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/MILK.md)

## Why it matters

Pricing volatility and federal order distortions affect dairy farmer margins and risk-management decisions. The direct impact on feed-ingredient demand is limited.

## Sources

- brownfieldagnews.com: https://brownfieldagnews.com/news/nmpf-says-pandemic-brings-price-and-volatility-issues-that-need-risk-management/

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