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Dairy Cow Numbers to Plateau due to Lower Dairy Prices, Higher Feed Costs

Posted September 13, 2021
in Top Ag News

Dairy cow alone in pasture looking at cameraWhile dairy supplies and demand have remained steady to positive throughout the pandemic, tight margins have begun to put pressure on the industry. After a 12-month continued increase, reports from June and July say cow numbers have decreased more than 9,000 head. As restaurants resume operations, many remain at reduced seating or reduced hours, leading to further pressure on the dairy markets, including cheese prices. Producers can secure peace of mind by protecting against loss of gross margin through an LGM-Dairy coverage policy.

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