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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Hastings Creamery closed its doors leaving Midwest dairy farmers without a market for their milk.
Milk Prices
Milk Market Tone Opposite of Year-Ago Levels
Buyers of dairy products on the spot market have not been aggressive in 2023. They see plentiful supplies and no indication of that changing anytime soon. Here’s what that could spell in terms of milk prices.
February 06, 2023 11:48 AM
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Milk Prices
Why Are Dairy Prices Falling?
Even though there are reasons why it seems milk futures should not be declining as much as they have, traders are anticipating milk prices based on the current domestic and international fundamentals.
January 24, 2023 11:14 AM
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Milk Prices
When is the Right Time to Hedge Milk?
One never knows when milk prices have reached their peak. Many tend to wait until underlying cash shows weakness before taking a serous look at the market. However, many times some opportunity has already been lost.
January 10, 2023 01:05 PM
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Butter
Milk Prices
The Butter Blues: Prices Fall Even Lower Than Expected
The recent decline of butter price has been a surprise. But there have been other years of substantial price weakness for various reasons.
December 27, 2022 10:55 AM
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Milk Grocery Store
Milk Prices
Milk Prices May Be Lower Next Year
The end of the year generally brings slower demand, and this year may be impacted more than usual due to higher food prices.
December 13, 2022 09:42 AM
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Milk Prices
Extreme Market Volatility is Becoming Normal
Wide price swings have become more frequent over the past year. These price swings have taken place over short durations as market participants have been quick to enter and exit positions.
November 29, 2022 01:14 PM
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Risk
Milk Marketing
How Important is Risk Management?
With the uncertainty over milk prices and input prices, it becomes necessary to establish price floors for milk and price ceilings for feed. Not doing anything is making the decision to leave your whole farm at risk.
November 16, 2022 09:00 AM
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cheese
Milk Prices
Cheese Prices Show Seasonality
It certainly has not seemed like there’s been a seasonality to cheese prices this year, but price movement shows otherwise. However, milk futures have not reflected that due to an overall bearishness in the market.
October 31, 2022 03:06 PM
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Milk Prices
The Risk of Lower Milk Prices
Many farmers have not developed a marketing plan to protect milk prices. This leaves the farm open to risk and the possibility of significant financial loss which could put the farming operation in jeopardy.
October 18, 2022 12:39 PM
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Milk Prices
Where Will Milk Prices Find Support?
Slower domestic demand is being offset with higher international demand, but that is still not enough to support prices and turn the trend higher.
October 05, 2022 01:44 PM
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Butter had 49 loads trading hands on the CME spot trade. Here's what that meant for dairy prices.
Milk Marketing
Profit Margins Tighten
Cheese and butter prices continue to hold a large price difference with butter around $1.00 higher than cheese. One reason for this is the substantial difference in inventory levels between cheese and butter.
October 04, 2022 11:39 AM
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Israel Dairy School
Education
Israeli Dairy School Shares Success
Dairying in Israel is unique in that both large and small farms embrace technology and innovation.
September 22, 2022 11:30 AM
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Milk Grocery Store
Milk Prices
High Milk Prices May Impact Demand
Food prices have risen substantially causing consumers to look for ways to stretch their dollar. Dairy products will remain an integral part of the diet, but the volume of purchases might be reduced.
September 20, 2022 10:26 AM
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Milk Prices
Why Are Cheese Prices Not Increasing?
Even with strong export demand and overall domestic demand holding well, there is still too much cheese.
September 07, 2022 08:47 AM
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Milk Prices
Should We Market on Seasonality?
Factors influencing the markets have changed over the years which has had an impact on market seasonality.
August 24, 2022 03:09 PM
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