Key Results*

AMF index up 8.6%, average price US$6,552/MT (€6,080/MT)
Butter index up 0.1%, average price US$6,526/MT (€6,056/MT)
BMP index not available, average price not available
Ched index down 7.6%, average price US$4,143/MT (€3,845/MT)
LAC index down 1.0%, average price US$785/MT (€728/MT)
MOZZ index up 5.3%, average price US$3,960/MT (€3,675/MT)
SMP index up 1.3%, average price US$2,788/MT (€2,587/MT)
WMP index down 1.8%, average price US$3,388/MT (€3,144/MT)

Full results have been published on www.globaldairytrade.info/en/product-results/.

Two-week extension will allow more Iowa dairies to complete application for cost-share grants that are aimed at increasing on-farm dairy processing and incorporating labor saving technology.

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced today that the deadline to apply for Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grant Program has been extended by two weeks, from February 9 at 12:00 p.m. to February 23 at 12:00 p.m. Initial interest in the grant program has been strong, however industry feedback expressed that a two week extension will provide more dairies with additional time to gather information to complete the application on ChooseIowa.com

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All hay prices in Iowa averaged $169.00 per ton in December according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Agricultural Prices report. This was $13.00 below the November price and $6.00 below the December 2022 price. The December 2023 alfalfa hay price, at $181.00, was $8.00 below the previous month and $5.00 below December 2022. The average price received for other hay during December was $151.00 per ton. This was $2.00 above the November price but $3.00 below December last year.
The average price for milk was $19.10 per cwt, 50 cents below the November price and $4.90 below December 2022. Prices received for milk cows for dairy herd replacement averaged $1,860 per head as of January 1, 2024.

During the winter months, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach works hard to bring local producers important information to help their operations. We put on many annual programs, and this year, Buena Vista excited to offer a new series focused on trending agricultural topics.

“Extension Ag Coffees” is a new series geared towards agricultural producers and rural community members. This series is hosted twice a month through April from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the Buena Vista County Extension Office. There is no charge to attend, and coffee and donuts will be provided.

Presenters will cover an array of trending agricultural topics that affect our community and lead an active question and answer session.

The January 16 session will have Fred Hall, ISU Dairy Specialist, discussing the 2024 farm income predictions.

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Key Results*

AMF index up 0.2%, average price US$5,595/MT (€5,063/MT)
Butter index up 2.1%, average price US$5,514/MT (€4,990/MT)
BMP index down 0.1%, average price US$2,384/MT (€2,158/MT)
Ched index down 2.4%, average price US$4,165/MT (€3,769/MT)
LAC index down 5.0%, average price US$753/MT (€681/MT)
MOZZ index unchanged, average price US$3,960/MT (€3,584/MT)
SMP index down 0.9%, average price US$2,613/MT (€2,365/MT)
WMP index up 2.5%, average price US$3,290/MT (€2,977/MT)

Full results have been published on www.globaldairytrade.info/en/product-results/.