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In our August “Protecting Your Profits” podcast, The Center’s Executive Director Jayne Sebright invited Jacob Thompson, who serves as a Dairy Business Advisor for Land O’Lakes, to share his perspective on milk markets, supply factors, and what risk management programs are offering in terms of margin right now. 

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We invited Dr. Hayley Springer of Penn State Extension to our monthly "Protecting Your Profits" webinar. The recent challenges the poultry industry has faced with HPAI is a stark reminder that all aspects of animal agriculture should take steps to prepare for outbreaks of high-consequence animal diseases. Dr. Springer shares how the dairy industry can begin to prepare for a potential outbreak and the value this preparation can have in the face of a biosecurity crisis.

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In our June “Protecting Your Profits” podcast, Zach reviewed the latest data and updates about the milk marketplace to guide decision-making and risk management strategies. He also shared updates on dairy exports and provided news on Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) programs.

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In our May “Protecting Your Profits” podcast, Zach reviewed the latest data and updates about the milk marketplace to guide decision-making and risk management strategies as we head into the summer months. He also shared updates on dairy exports and provided news on Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) programs.

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We invited Dr. Chris Wolf, E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics at Cornell University, to our monthly "Protecting Your Profits" podcast for an insightful conversation about where we are in the Federal Milk Market Order Reform process. The International Dairy Foods Association has submitted a formal request for updating the ‘make allowances,’ while the National Milk Producers Association is in the process of submitting a request for a more comprehensive reform package. Dr. Wolf helps us understand what the proposed changes could mean for the nation’s dairy farmers. 

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In our March “Protecting Your Profits” podcast, Zach reviewed the latest data and updates about the milk marketplace to guide decision-making and risk management strategies as we head into spring. He also shared updates on dairy exports and provided news on Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) programs.

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In our February “Protecting Your Profits” podcast, Zach reviewed the latest data and updates about the milk marketplace to guide decision-making and risk management strategies. He also shared updates on dairy exports and provided news on Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) programs.

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In a special edition of our monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar, Rob Goodling, agricultural business consultant with Horizon Farm Credit, provides an overview of dairy markets in 2022 and his thoughts on the market outlook heading into 2023. Led by Zach Myers, Risk Education Manager at the Center, they also review current data and updates about the milk marketplace to guide decision-making and risk management strategies. 

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In our December “Protecting Your Profits” podcast, Zach Myers closes the year by reviewing the latest data and updates about the milk marketplace to guide decision-making and risk management strategies heading into the new year. He also provides an update on recent Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) announcements, including the extension to enroll in the 2023 year to January 31. 

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In our November “Protecting Your Profits” podcast, Zach reviewed the latest data, looked at trends, and shared updates about the milk marketplace to guide decision-making and risk management strategies. He also shared important reminders about enrolling in the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program for 2023. Zach also announced some new resources the Center created, including a "Risk Management Conversations" video series with PA dairy farmers, which can be found at www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/risk-management.

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