2-2 FB Dairy Up
Even though the Gem State is the 3rd largest dairy producer in the U.S., we traditionally think of the “cheeseheads” of Wisconsin as being the gurus of milk. Well…this just in from a Wisconsin on-line news outlet lacrossetribune.com: The nation's dairy farmers can expect 2011 to be a second straight year of modest growth, according to a report released Wednesday that offers a small dose of optimism to an industry still recovering from a devastating 2009.
Feed costs for dairy cows will be higher for at least the first half of 2011, but increased milk demand will help drive sales and revenue, according to a report by Wisconsin researchers.
Good enough, but we can’t rely entirely on cheeseheads for information so I talked to the Executive Director of the Idaho Dairymens Association, Bob Naerbout: “2011 as a whole,things are looking up. January, we’re going to be about $2 short of breaking even, February about $1 short and in March, break even or above.”
