date:Apr 02, 2014
a dairy and forage economist at the Livestock Marketing Information Center in Denver. Milk prices are going to decrease throughout the year.
Drought Decline
Output may begin to slide in California, where 95% of the state was rated in severe to exceptional drought as of March 25, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Dairy farmer Barcellos said he pays $350 a ton for hay, $50 to $75 more than last year. If conditions linger or the summer gets too hot, production will slow more than it usually