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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Milk Prices
Fewer Cows are Being Culled, Here’s the Main Reason Why
Cow numbers are lower than a year ago, but fewer cows are being culled than anticipated. The lower availability of replacements and strong interest in beef-on-dairy may influence the level of culling.
May 01, 2024 08:52 AM
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Milk production remains strong despite lower cow numbers due to milk production per cow holding well. Culling has not yet increased as much as anticipated.
Milk Prices
How Much Impact Has Avian Flu Had on Dairy Prices?
It seems as if the dairy industry has taken HPAI in stride. Price fluctuations have been the result of buyers of the physical commodity on the CME daily spot market doing normal business.
April 15, 2024 01:53 PM
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Milk Prices
HPAI Fails to Impact Dairy Prices So Far - Why Markets Could Actually See Some Growth in the Near Future
So far, HPAI has not had an impact on milk futures or the underlying cash prices. However, HPAI has not had an impact on milk futures or the underlying cash prices.
April 03, 2024 09:00 AM
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Holstein Dairy Cows Feedbunk_Taylor Leach
Dairy Production
Will Cow Numbers Continue to Decline?
Cow numbers declined last year and will likely decline further if milk prices remain low. Tightening heifer numbers and higher milk replacement cow prices may reduce the ability of farms to keep stalls full.
March 19, 2024 11:00 AM
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Milk Prices
Here’s Why Better Milk Prices Might be Delayed
The large decline in cow numbers and reduced milk production turned traders bullish, but that was short-lived. Will higher milk prices be delayed once again?
March 07, 2024 08:00 AM
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Butter
Milk Prices
Will Class IV Prices Actually Be Higher Than Class III This Year?
There is great optimism that butter prices will be higher than cheese prices this year.
February 20, 2024 11:57 AM
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Heifers_Taylor Leach
Dairy Business News
Replacement Heifer Supply Continues to Tighten, Prices See Explosive Growth
Heifers are not as abundant as they had been with prices increasing significantly. Dairy cattle slaughter has slowed with farms showing more interest in purchasing cows to keep stalls full while fewer go to slaughter.
February 06, 2024 10:09 AM
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Milk production remains strong despite lower cow numbers due to milk production per cow holding well. Culling has not yet increased as much as anticipated.
Milk Prices
Production Remains Strong Despite Fewer Cows, Just Take a Look
Producers want to know: “Why is milk production remaining high even with lower milk prices and farms going out of business?”
January 24, 2024 11:24 AM
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Milk Prices
Dairy Farmers Could Face Another Year of Disturbingly Low Milk Prices
The hope is that depressed milk prices will be short lived. However, without a significant increase in demand or tighter milk supply or both, low prices may be with us for a longer duration.
January 10, 2024 10:00 AM
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Milk Prices
Are Milk Prices Ready to Rebound?
Just how low will milk prices go? Slower exports, weaker demand and global inflation have all been an anchor on the potential for higher dairy product prices. Will we finally start to see some relief in 2024?
December 28, 2023 11:36 AM
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Raising too many heifers can be costly for producers, which is why David Erf recommends having a management plan for heifer inventory and reminds producers to check their cattle inventory numbers as much as they do milk prices.
Dairy Business News
Dairy Heifer Supply Tightens
Heifer availability has tightened, and prices have increased substantially. One reason is the interest that has developed in beef-on-dairy calves.
December 12, 2023 04:58 PM
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Milk Prices
Are Prices Ready to Turn Higher?
With sufficient supply and much of the holiday buying being finished, there is little reason for buyers to be aggressive. The usual slower demand period is just around the corner.
November 28, 2023 09:47 AM
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Butter in the shape of money
Milk Prices
Butter Prices: What Goes Up, Must Come Down
Price movement in butter over the past 2 1/2 months has been a sight to behold.
November 13, 2023 02:55 PM
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Cheese Time Ticking
Milk Prices
Time May be Running Out for a Milk Price Rally
Time is running out for a historical seasonal price increase for cheese.
October 30, 2023 05:35 PM
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CME dry whey prices set all-time lows.
Milk Prices
Dry Whey Quietly Moves Higher
Dairy farmers have recently turned their focus to the higher cheese and butter prices seen in the market. At the same time, dry whey prices have also silently moved higher, supporting Class III milk prices.
October 17, 2023 06:00 AM
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