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| Jan 2015 Expected LGM- Dairy Margins | 2013-14 Actual MPP Margins | 5-Year Average LGM-Dairy Margins | |
| February | $13.31 | $6.49 | |
| March | $13.89 | $6.33 | |
| April | $7.00 | $13.89 | $6.06 |
| May | $7.30 | $11.95 | $5.73 |
| June | $7.37 | $11.95 | $5.84 |
| July | $8.34 | $13.21 | $6.19 |
| August | $8.75 | $13.21 | $7.29 |
| September | $8.79 | $15.58 | $7.79 |
| October | $8.80 | $15.58 | $8.63 |
| November | $8.63 | $13.49 | $8.27 |
| December | $8.30 | $13.49 | $6.68 |
| January | $7.80 | $13.31 | $5.99 |
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
February 24, 2015: Producers Ready to Start Transition Process Invited to Workshop
February 24, 2015: Dairy Producers Encouraged to Attend, Share at Profitability Resource Meetings
February 19, 2015: Protecting Your Profits call planned for February 25
February 17, 2015: Center Welcomes Gardner as Dairy Transitions Coordinator
February 17, 2015: Live Auction Brings More Than $13,000 for Dairy Youth Programs