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Video: Economic Indicators Affecting Future Milk Prices

Oct 21, 2013

Milk prices have been holding within a very tight range since last November; but producers should still be prepared for fluctuations. Some indicators that dairy producers should look for (that often fly under the radar), include the value of the U.S. dollar and the whey market. In this video, Matt Mattke from Stewart Peterson, explains why these two big drivers may lead to high risks or high rewards, and why it's important to have a strategic risk management plan in place.