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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Market psychology changed in early June as the impact from inflation was being felt throughout country.
Milk Marketing
Have the Markets Turned a Corner?
Markets can be driven by trader psychology for a period of time and can result in prices being overdone to one side or the other. In the end, fundamentals rule. Recent reports may indicate the market may see a change.
July 25, 2022 02:00 PM
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Robin Schmahl
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Milk Prices
Do Milk Prices Need to Remain High?
Increased cost of production has somewhat been compensated for by increased milk prices. But do milk prices need to remain high just because?
July 14, 2022 03:42 PM
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Milk Prices
Will A Recession Impact Milk Prices?
There is uncertainty surrounding the impact a recession could have on milk prices. Dairy demand may perform better than other areas, but slowing demand might pressure milk prices.
June 14, 2022 08:52 AM
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Milk Prices
Milk Price Volatility Without Market Direction
Milk futures have been impacted significantly by dry whey and nonfat dry milk, making rebounds to previous highs more difficult to achieve.
May 03, 2022 03:02 PM
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Robin Schmahl
Lower hay supplies and to potential for lower acres and lower production this year could increase hay prices significantly. However, there is much more to profitability than just income over feed.
Feed Costs
Hay Prices Could Increase Significantly
Lower hay supplies and to potential for lower acres and lower production this year could increase hay prices significantly.
April 20, 2022 10:53 AM
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CME dry whey prices set all-time lows.
Milk Prices
Will Dry Whey Influence Milk Price Direction?
Dairy markets have seen their share of substantial price swings, but more so since the beginning of the year as milk futures moved to record highs. The recent weakness of dry whey may be cause for concern.
April 05, 2022 09:13 AM
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Robin Schmahl
Cheese price has been relatively flat for more than a year and can be compared to other years when the same was true. However, that does not mean the pattern will be repeated. There are many other factors that have an influence on milk prices.
Milk Prices
Milk Price Similarities and Differences: 2014 vs 2022
With current milk prices where they are and the optimism prevalent in the market, there have been comparisons made to 2014 when we experienced the highest milk prices on record with the All-milk price averaging $23.98.
February 23, 2022 08:39 AM
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Milk Prices
2014 vs 2022 - Strong Milk Prices Not the Whole Story
Comparisons are being made to 2014, but there are many differences that will impact both milk prices and farm profitability.
February 08, 2022 11:12 AM
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Robin Schmahl
Those in Class III markets will feel the brunt of some of the lowest prices in years. While relief is coming in the form of lower feed prices, a drop in costs won’t be enough to offset their declining milk checks.
Milk Prices
Will High Prices Impact Dairy Demand?
The past few months have shown incredible volatility for both cash and futures. Buyers were intent on making sure they had sufficient supply on hand in the event milk supplies and dairy product supplies would tighten.
January 25, 2022 08:38 AM
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Robin Schmahl
The market is trying to find the balance between perception and reality. Exports have been exceptional, and the potential is for increased exports to Canada due to the USMCA panel determination. Prices will be volatile.
Milk Prices
Strong Dairy Demand Drives Prices
The market is trying to find the balance between perception and reality. Exports have been exceptional, and the potential is for increased exports to Canada due to the USMCA panel determination. Prices will be volatile.
January 13, 2022 07:00 AM
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Robin Schmahl
Volatility has increased substantially since 2020 with much of it seemly driven by trader psychology rather than solid fundamentals.
Milk Prices
More Price Volatility Next Year?
There is concern over the potential for a tighter supply of dairy products. This is increasing the interest of buyers to purchase more aggressively earlier than usual.
December 28, 2021 12:27 PM
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Robin Schmahl
For the first half of the year, nearly $612 million in government payments have been issued, a vastly different picture compared to last year.
Dairy Business News
More Money Expected From the DMC Program
USDA recently announced the signup period for the Dairy Margin Coverage program for 2020, a very important program for the protection of income over feed prices.
December 14, 2021 10:40 AM
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Robin Schmahl
Some the historical cycles and seasonal price movements are not being followed as they have in the past. We have seen higher milk prices during times of the year when historically they were low points of the year. We have seen low prices when seasonally they should be high points. The bottom line is supply and demand.
Milk Prices
Is Milk Price Seasonality Relevant?
Some the historical cycles and seasonal price movements are not being followed as they have in the past. The bottom line is supply and demand.
November 17, 2021 08:55 AM
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Robin Schmahl
High PI counts typically indicate less than ideal cleanliness of either equipment or cows, but the cause can be difficult to pinpoint.
Milk Prices
Milk Market Psychology Has Changed
The continued strength of milk futures shifted the mindset of traders to bullish as dry product prices provide support to the market.
October 22, 2021 01:54 PM
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Milk Prices
Is The Market Changing And Will Milk Pricing Change?
New milk pricing ideas have been put forth, but there is an immediate call to revert back to the higher of pricing formula.
October 04, 2021 12:18 PM
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