CME NDM continued to climb last week, gaining $0.0900 from last Friday to close at $1.9700 per pound.
Source: Ever.Ag
Blocks ended the week at $1.4600 per pound, $0.0050 lower, while barrels dropped $0.0700 on the week to $1.4625. Butter also fell $0.0700 from last Friday, settling at $1.3700 per pound.
We partner with Ever.Ag to provide highlights of weekly dairy market activities, along with a summary of key market indicators.
Final call - Member sweatshirt orders close today!
Source: Voice of Milk
Today is your last chance to order your member sweatshirt! As a reminder, letters were sent to all farmer members of the Voice of Milk organizations with instructions on receiving a special member gift. The letter was sent to the farm address associated with the membership, so if you have not received a letter, be sure to check with the holder of the farm address. If you did not receive a letter, contact Christina at cgrendell@voiceofmilk.com. If you have received the letter, be sure to follow the two-step process to receive your gift!
Step One:
Follow the QR code in the letter or type in the link to begin the process. You will be asked to confirm or edit the contact information.
Once you submit the form you will receive a redemption code.
Step Two:
Follow the link in the confirmation email to the Voice of Milk online store.
Select your items and preferred logo.
Use your individual redemption code in the email to complete your order. Please note the code is unique to you and eligible for two items so do not share with others.
Both steps must be followed by the deadline to complete your order. We have a number of members who have received the code but have not ordered, so be sure you have completed the full process.
Sweatshirts are expected to be delivered by mid-October, depending on production times.
If you'd like to purchase additional sweatshirts for your farm, you can place a separate order HERE.
Don't miss Coffee Chats this Thursday with Tim Trotter & Heidi Fischer
Source: Voice of Milk
As the dairy industry continues to evolve, so do the needs of dairy farmers. Join Tim Trotter and Heidi Fischer for a candid discussion about the future of Edge and the Voice of Milk organizations. They'll share updates on strategic priorities, discuss how the organizations are adapting to meet members' needs, and outline how we're strengthening our commitment to providing trusted advocacy, services and support for dairy farm families across the region.
Join dairy farmers, industry professionals and agricultural leaders at the 2027 Dairy Strong conference set to take place at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. It will kick off at the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame on Jan. 13, followed by a full day of programming on Jan. 14. Registration is now open. Secure your spot today!
We appreciate you: Member Appreciation Reception at World Dairy Expo
Source: Voice of Milk
A special member appreciation event will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 30, during World Dairy Expo to express our gratitude for your ongoing support and dedication. Join us from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Spark by Hilton Madison Central. We appreciate your commitment and drive as you, our members, are the foundation of our organization. Together, we are achieving great things for the entire dairy community. Thank you for your contributions and for helping us continue to advance dairy!
Local and National News
Dairy Business Planning Grants are now open
Source: Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Dairy Business Planning Grants application are now open! The Dairy Business Planning Grant encourages business planning for Minnesota dairy farms and dairy processors. Grants cover 50% of the cost, up to $5,000, to hire a qualified, independent third party to provide technical assistance services. Those services can include evaluating the operation, transitional changes, expansions, improvements, and other business modifications. For the current fiscal year, which runs through June 30, 2027, a total of $83,000 is available. Applications are reviewed as they are received.
MDA Opens Applications for Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant
Source: Minnesota Department of Agriculture
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant. The grant supports innovative on-farm research and demonstrations of practices that could help make farming more profitable or resource-efficient.
As the U.S. and Canada slap new tariffs on goods, American farmers are stuck in the middle
Source: Harvest Public Media
Experts say farmers will likely feel the squeeze on both ends. Karen Gefvert, chief policy officer for Wisconsin-based Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, said both processors and farmers will feel the pain if sales to Canada are slowed or canceled.
Will Senate’s return yield long-awaited farm bill?
Source: Farm Progress
The Senate returns from summer recess on Monday and Ag Committee Chair John Boozman is ready to vote on a farm bill — again. The Arkansas Republican told Farm Progress on Sept. 11 that he intends to call another vote sometime next week.
From farm to global markets - USMCA drives dairy growth
Source: Voice of Milk
Since 2020, the United States- Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) has strengthened market access for U.S. dairy and delivered measurable growth. Click the link below to read more.
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