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California’s water problems are more than a fish-versus-people struggle or the fall-out from weather-related drought.

Rabobank expects a slow rebalancing of the U.S. dairy market, with limited significant upside for suppliers in coming months.

Mandatory dairy programs, such as the Dairy Price Support Program, MILC and DEIP, are not affected by the budget cuts

Dairy demand improves as economy recovers.

The divestiture is part of the recent Department of Justice settlement.

A freestall herd rolling along at 24,000 lb/cow had a breakeven of $17.44.

Cow numbers are also up an estimated 76,000 (0.8%) over a year ago and 17,000 head over February.

Negotiating is a skill producers must learn for consistent business success.