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
Seasonal Price Increase May Not Materialize
Prices have not been able to increase seasonally as of yet. There is some question as to whether there will be much upside potential due to continued strong milk production.
September 07, 2021 10:33 AM
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Mike North says that some of the ongoing processor expansions taking place in Kansas, South Dakota and Texas attract only the largest of dairies
Milk Prices
Pricing Adjustments May Increase Income
The government is going to provide more financial assistance for market volatility and price adjustments.
August 24, 2021 01:43 PM
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Risk
Milk Marketing
Is Risk Management Worthwhile?
Risk management should not be viewed as a way to make money, but rather a way to protect income.
July 28, 2021 02:37 PM
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Dairy Business News
Have Dairy Markets Turned the Corner?
The movement higher of cheese and dry whey prices is not the result of supply tightness, but seems to be tied more to seasonality and the desire of buyers to increase ownership for expected upcoming demand.
July 15, 2021 10:21 AM
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What can we expected for milk production and milk prices if the drought continues and corn prices move above and/or stay above $7.00 or maybe even $8.00?
Milk Prices
Will High Grain Prices Impact Milk Production?
What can we expected for milk production and milk prices if the drought continues and corn prices move above and/or stay above $7.00 or maybe even $8.00?
June 18, 2021 08:44 AM
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Unloading corn in Missouri.
Feed Costs
How Much Impact Will Higher Grain Prices Have on Milk Production?
There have been significant changes made in the dairy industry over the past 10 years which may have an impact on the effects of milk production due to high grain prices.
June 02, 2021 01:55 PM
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The bill would offer a pathway for manufacturers to seek FDA approval of additives tied to improving the efficiency of meat and dairy production.
Milk Prices
Will Higher Feed Prices Mean Higher Milk Prices?
Markets almost always fall faster than they increase. However, escalating feed prices may change the usual or historical aspect of the market. Or will they?
April 19, 2021 10:08 AM
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Milk Prices
Increasing Demand is Boosting Prices
Demand from the food service industry is increasing more quickly than earlier anticipated. Consumers are feeling more confident dining out causing buyers to purchase supply to meet the rising demand.
April 05, 2021 01:57 PM
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Robin Schmahl
While a recession could put a damper on demand, and in turn milk prices, inflation hasn’t taken a large bite out of either yet. However, the true test will be in the months ahead, and it could put any price forecasts on a detour as uncertainty mounts.
Milk Prices
Demand For Dairy Products Increases
Fluid milk sales fared well last year showing only a slight decline. This was more than made up for with strong cheese and yogurt sales as well as other products.
February 22, 2021 03:10 PM
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Milk Prices
Will Cheese Price Trend Higher?
Cheese inventory increasing at the end of 2020 may not be a good sign as the market is moving through a slower demand period of time.
February 12, 2021 12:08 PM
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Milk Prices
Will Extreme Volatility Continue?
COVID-19 and government programs have been two main catalysts for volatility in 2020. However, 2021 is expected to have many challenges that may keep volatility high.
December 28, 2020 09:50 AM
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There’s currently a nationwide deficit of both long-haul and short-run truck drivers, and it will impact the transit of feed, fuel, bulk milk and processed dairy products – if it hasn’t already.
Milk Marketing
Time to Assess Your Milk Marketing Program
It has been a difficult year for marketing especially in light of the large negative Producer Price Differentials making it hard to know exactly what you are protecting. Some strategies work better than others.
November 30, 2020 11:23 AM
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A record with spread between Class III and Class IV prices. This is the result of a substantially lower butter price in relationship to cheese prices.
Milk Prices
Markets Create Advantages and Disadvantages
Wild price swings and new record highs have been dominated market activity during the first half of the year.
November 11, 2020 11:58 PM
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Opinion
Have Low Prices Cured Lower Prices?
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November 08, 2020 11:24 AM
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Opinion
Milk Price Recovery May be Delayed
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November 08, 2020 11:24 AM
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