Volatility Stirs Class III Milk Prices - Ever.Ag Explains

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

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Katie Burgess, Ever.Ag, says volatility is back in the Class III market with large swings up or down day by day. Post-inauguration, she says the talk of a possible trade war with Mexico would not bode well for dairy. Regardless of the risk coming your way, she advises looking into the Dairy Margin Coverage program. Enrollment opens Jan. 29.

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