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Dairy Producers Work Safe.
Join the Center and PDMP in celebrating Farm Safety Month in September. Visit our Safety Corner for tips on keeping your dairy safe. Learn more.
Nominate Someone for Dairy Awards.
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Awards recognizing leadership in the industry. Learn More.
On-Farm Interns Wanted.
Enrollment is now open for college-level students interested in pursuing an on-farm internship in 2018. Learn more.
Encourage Teachers to Discover Dairy.
Enrollment is now open for teachers to participate in the Discover Dairy and Adopt A Cow Program. Learn More.
| October 2017 Expected LGM – Dairy Margins | 2016 – 2017 Actual MPP Margins | 5-Year Average LGM-Dairy Margins | |
| October | $9.16485 | $8.89 | |
| November | $10.54387 | $8.87 | |
| December | $7.92 | $10.54387 | $7.55 |
| January | $7.53 | $10.8206 | $7.51 |
| February | $7.45 | $10.8206 | $7.58 |
| March | $7.32 | $8.9498 | $7.25 |
| April | $7.22 | $8.9498 | $7.38 |
| May | $7.27 | $8.97093 | $7.14 |
| June | $7.44 | $8.97093 | $7.03 |
| July | $7.58 | $9.67123 | $7.51 |
| August | $7.77 | $9.67123 | $7.49 |
| September | $7.83 | $9.16485 | $8.46 |
Chart compares the Dairy Margin Protection Program and the historical LGM-Dairy values. Producers should add an average basis of $1.50 to LGM-Dairy values to compare to the Farm Bill Margin Protection Program margins
October 16, 2017: October ‘Protecting Your Profits’ Call to be Held
October 16, 2017: Industry Award Nominations Sought by November 15
October 11, 2017: Center Foundation Recognizes Divine Dairy Affair Supporters
October 9, 2017: Enrollment Open for 2018 On-Farm Internship Program
October 4, 2017: Center for Dairy Excellence Seeking Applicants for Summer 2018 Internship