Robin Schmahl

Robin Schmahl is a commodity broker and owner of AgDairy LLC, a full-service commodity brokerage firm located in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. He can be reached at 877-256-3253 or through their Web site at www.agdairy.com.

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Dairy Business News
U.S. Herd Dairy Herd Reaches 3-Year High: Can Prices Keep Up?
The U.S. dairy herd is at the highest level since August 2021 as farmers continue to hold onto cattle, reducing culling. The USDA made a large revision to cattle numbers on the May Milk Production report.
June 24, 2025 01:47 PM
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Dairy Business News
Demand Seems Better Than Expected
Higher cheese and butter production has not moved supplies above year-earlier levels. Increased milk production is being absorbed domestically and internationally.
June 13, 2025 10:00 AM
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Dairy Business News
Will Higher Milk Prices Develop This Year?
The butter price has the potential to increase as fundamentals become supportive. Higher milk production will require increased demand to maintain or improve milk prices.
May 27, 2025 11:29 AM
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Dairy Business News
Milk Price Futures Heat Up on Seasonal Momentum
Class III milk futures surged early this month, driven by rising cheese prices and a shift in market sentiment that replaced discounts with a seasonal premium.
May 14, 2025 12:11 PM
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Dairy Business News
The Butterboom: Understanding Trends in Dairy and Butterfat Exports
Butterfat exports are running at more than double the pace compared to the past two years
April 29, 2025 02:31 PM
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Dairy Business News
Will Tariffs Have an Impact on Dairy Demand?
Tariffs have been dominating the news, and the uncertainty of the impact of those tariffs on dairy export demand. The strong exports of butterfat and the difference between the world price and the U.S. price may minimize the impact for that category.
April 15, 2025 02:59 PM
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Dairy Production
Why Are Cow Numbers Increasing?
Heifer supplies are tight, but cow numbers continue to increase and are substantially higher than a year ago. High heifer prices and a tight supply have resulted in farmers holding on to more cows.
April 02, 2025 10:00 AM
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Milk Prices
Is there Hope for Higher Milk Prices?
There is no doubt there will be significant volatility this year. Politics, equity markets, weather, supply, and demand will all affect the markets
March 18, 2025 07:00 AM
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Milk Prices
What’s in the News: Dairy Markets Weaken Amid Tariffs, Falling Prices, and Lab-Grown Milk
Dairy prices have been under pressure from lower demand and future demand uncertainty. Tariffs have cast a bearish cloud over the market. The first lab-grown milk without a cow has been successfully produced.
March 05, 2025 03:15 PM
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Milk Prices
Dry Products Put More Pressure on Latest Milk Price
Dry whey and nonfat dry milk prices are under pressure. This is having a significant impact on the potential for milk prices.
February 21, 2025 08:00 AM
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Dairy Heifers
Dairy Business News
The Looming Dairy Heifer Supply Continues to Tighten
Heifer prices have been increasing as the supply tightens. The main reason is the desire to breed beef-on-dairy to supplement income. The January Cattle Inventory report showed the lowest heifer-to-milk cow ratio recorded for the January report.
February 14, 2025 08:00 AM
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Milk Prices
Milk Markets See Rising Volatility
Volatility in futures is one thing but volatility in the spot market is another. The volatility in the futures market is difficult to predict, but volatility in the spot market makes it impossible to predict.
January 21, 2025 12:50 PM
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Milk Prices
A Stronger Year Leads to Positive Outlook for Milk Prices
Looking back on the past year, we see price improvements in all categories.
January 07, 2025 01:13 PM
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Milk Prices
Could Declining Milk Production Actually Lead to Better Prices?
Continued lower milk production could significantly change the fundamental outlook of the market. However, the current milk supply is sufficient, leaving buyers comfortable with the current supplies. Dairy cattle slaughter continues to decline.
December 26, 2024 01:16 PM
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Dairy Business News
USDA Provides Milk Production Estimates for the Next Ten Years
The USDA released their ten-year baseline projections showing growth in all categories.
December 11, 2024 10:36 AM
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