OUR MISSION: "TO EDUCATE, PROMOTE AND REPRESENT DAIRY PRODUCERS AND FOSTER AN ENVIRONMENT FOR GROWTH OF THE KENTUCKY DAIRY INDUSTRY."
We are dairy farmers, multiple allied industries and professional advisory supporters working together to sustain and grow Kentucky's dairy industry. Dairy farmers work hard every day to provide fresh, wholesome, quality milk and dairy products to consumers. We love our land, the animals in our care and way of life on the farm. Dairy cows are economic generators. The average dairy cow generates over $13,700 in economic ripple effect each year.
The KDDC Goals are:
1. To increase producer profitability 2. To improve dairy farmer's competitiveness
3. To enhance dairy farm families' quality of life 4. To assist in the viability of KY's dairy industry
To learn more about the KDDC
Email: kddc@kydairy.org or
call 859-516-1129.
1. To increase producer profitability 2. To improve dairy farmer's competitiveness
3. To enhance dairy farm families' quality of life 4. To assist in the viability of KY's dairy industry
To learn more about the KDDC
Email: kddc@kydairy.org or
call 859-516-1129.
Milk Matters Newsletter January/February 2019
Feed Cost Margin Triggers First 2019 Dairy Safety Net Payment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that the January 2019 income over feed cost margin was $7.99 per hundredweight, triggering the first payment for eligible dairy producers who purchase the appropriate level of coverage under the new but yet-to-be established Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program.
DMC, which replaces the Margin Protection Program for Dairy, is a voluntary risk management program for dairy producers that was authorized by the 2018 Farm Bill. DMC offers protection to dairy producers when the difference between the all milk price and the average feed cost (the margin) falls below a certain dollar amount selected by the producer.
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that sign up for DMC will open by mid-June of this year. At the time of sign up, producers who elect a DMC coverage level between $8.00 and $9.50 would be eligible for a payment for January 2019.
For example, a dairy operation with an established production history of 3 million pounds (30,000 cwt.) that elects the $9.50 coverage level for 50 percent of its production could potentially be eligible to receive $1,887.50 for January.
Sample calculation:
$9.50 - $7.99 margin = $1.51 difference
$1.51 times 50 percent of production times 2,500 cwt. (30,000 cwt./12) = $1,887.50
The calculated annual premium for coverage at $9.50 on 50 percent of a 3-million-pound production history for this example would be $2,250.
Sample calculation:
3,000,000 times 50 percent = 1,500,000/100 = 15,000 cwt. times 0.150 premium fee = $2,250
Operations making a one-time election to participate in DMC through 2023 are eligible to receive a 25 percent discount on their premium for the existing margin coverage rates.
Additional details about DMC and other FSA farm bill program changes can be found at farmers.gov/farmbill.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that the January 2019 income over feed cost margin was $7.99 per hundredweight, triggering the first payment for eligible dairy producers who purchase the appropriate level of coverage under the new but yet-to-be established Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program.
DMC, which replaces the Margin Protection Program for Dairy, is a voluntary risk management program for dairy producers that was authorized by the 2018 Farm Bill. DMC offers protection to dairy producers when the difference between the all milk price and the average feed cost (the margin) falls below a certain dollar amount selected by the producer.
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that sign up for DMC will open by mid-June of this year. At the time of sign up, producers who elect a DMC coverage level between $8.00 and $9.50 would be eligible for a payment for January 2019.
For example, a dairy operation with an established production history of 3 million pounds (30,000 cwt.) that elects the $9.50 coverage level for 50 percent of its production could potentially be eligible to receive $1,887.50 for January.
Sample calculation:
$9.50 - $7.99 margin = $1.51 difference
$1.51 times 50 percent of production times 2,500 cwt. (30,000 cwt./12) = $1,887.50
The calculated annual premium for coverage at $9.50 on 50 percent of a 3-million-pound production history for this example would be $2,250.
Sample calculation:
3,000,000 times 50 percent = 1,500,000/100 = 15,000 cwt. times 0.150 premium fee = $2,250
Operations making a one-time election to participate in DMC through 2023 are eligible to receive a 25 percent discount on their premium for the existing margin coverage rates.
Additional details about DMC and other FSA farm bill program changes can be found at farmers.gov/farmbill.
Calendar of Events:
MARCH
March 26 Alltech Lean Dairy Business Strategies, Christian County extension office 9-2CT
March 28 KDDC Animal Care and Cow Signals Meeting, Wayne Martin, Flemingsburg, KY 10-2 ET
March 29 Retirement celebration for Maury Cox, Nelson Co extension office 1-5pm. ET
APRIL
April 04-06 Kentucky National Dairy show and Sale, KY Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky
May
May 19-21 Alltech Ideas Conference, Lexington Convention Center
May 24 KDDC Board Meeting, Hardin Co. Extension Office 10:00 EDT
May 25 Mercer Co. Dairy Day, Clouds Restaurant, Harrodsburg, KY 6:00 AM
JUNE
June 01 Harrodsburg 4-H District Dairy Show, Mercer Co. Fairgrounds, 9:30 EDT
June 04 Organic Valley Spring Meeting, Stutzman’s Dairy Washington county
June 04 State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest, UK Coldstream Dairy, 9:00 AM EDT
June 08 Edmonton District Dairy Show, Metcalfe Co. Fairgrounds, 9:00 AM CDT
June 10-11 Kentucky Jr. Livestock Expo East, Morehead, KY
June 11 Dairy Night at Lexington Legends, 5:00 PM EDT
June 13 Dairy Night at Bowling Green Hot Rods, 5:00 PM CDT
June 19 Tri County Dairy Day, Trenton Ag Supply, 8:00-2:00 CDT
June 21-22 Western Rivers Kentucky Jr. Livestock Expo William” Bill” Cherry Ag/Expo Murray, KY
June 22 Marion Co. June Dairy Day, Marion Co. Fairgrounds
June 29 Liberty District Dairy Show, Casey Co. Fairgrounds
JULY
July 02 Shelby District Dairy Show, Shelby Co. Fairgrounds 8:00 AM EDT
July 7-11 Southeast Dairy Retreat, Virginia
July 09-10 KDDC/KDA Dairy Value - Added Conference, Warren Co. Extension Office
July 10 Kentucky State Fair Livestock Entry Deadline
July 11 Horse Cave District Dairy Show, Burley Fields Livestock Center
July 17 Tollesboro District Dairy Show, Tollesboro Fairgrounds
July 19 KDDC Board Meeting, Nelson Co. Extension Office 10:00 AM EDT
July 26-27 Kentucky Junior Livestock Expo, L.D. Brown Ag Center, Bowling Green, KY
Cheese Auction - WE NEED YOUR HELP! Sponsorship Opportunity
To: Kentucky State Fair Junior Dairy Show Supporters
From: Glenn Sageser, Representative for Kentucky Purebred Dairy Cattle Association
Last Year, 2018, I was fortunate to be able to help establish a Cheese Auction at the Kentucky State Fair which benefited over 60 of our Junior Dairy kids (FFA & 4-H). This included the Junior Dairy Show Grand Champions and the First Place dairy cows of the Junior Show in each of the seven (7) dairy breeds. These Juniors have indicated that most of them are putting their prize money in savings accounts for college. A total of $7,500 was distributed to these young people thanks to the generous sponsorships of many of you.
At this time, I say “Thank You” to those of you who contributed to the 2018 Cheese Auction as well as to the Kentucky State Fair Board for allowing us to tackle this endeavor and for their support. It is not easy to start up a program such as this and special thanks go to Eunice Schlappi for procurement of the many cheeses that were auctioned and to the cheese processors for their generous contributions.
Thank you’s have been shared and now it is time to jump in and start supporting these Dairy Kids in 2019. We have set a huge goal for 2019, but if we work together it is attainable. Our goal for this year is to DOUBLE last year’s sponsorships. Yes, we are reaching for $15,000 this year. We helped these Juniors last year, but we need to help more. They are the future of Kentucky’s Dairy industry and this is your opportunity to contribute to the future of these tremendous young people – to make a difference in their lives. Don’t let it pass you by! Please become a proud sponsor. No contribution is too small.
When you settle on a dollar amount that you wish to contribute, please contact:
Glenn Sageser- cell (502)321-8670 or email Gsageser0427@gmail.com
Eunice Schlappi – cell (502)545-0809, office (502)782-4122 or email Eunice.Schlappi@ky.gov
Dr. George Heersche – cell (859)536-2054
The SECOND ANNUAL KY STATE FAIR JUNIOR DAIRY CHEESE AUCTION
Date: Friday, August 16, 2019
Time: 6:00(ish) after Supreme Champion Show
Place: West Wing Show Ring
To: Kentucky State Fair Junior Dairy Show Supporters
From: Glenn Sageser, Representative for Kentucky Purebred Dairy Cattle Association
Last Year, 2018, I was fortunate to be able to help establish a Cheese Auction at the Kentucky State Fair which benefited over 60 of our Junior Dairy kids (FFA & 4-H). This included the Junior Dairy Show Grand Champions and the First Place dairy cows of the Junior Show in each of the seven (7) dairy breeds. These Juniors have indicated that most of them are putting their prize money in savings accounts for college. A total of $7,500 was distributed to these young people thanks to the generous sponsorships of many of you.
At this time, I say “Thank You” to those of you who contributed to the 2018 Cheese Auction as well as to the Kentucky State Fair Board for allowing us to tackle this endeavor and for their support. It is not easy to start up a program such as this and special thanks go to Eunice Schlappi for procurement of the many cheeses that were auctioned and to the cheese processors for their generous contributions.
Thank you’s have been shared and now it is time to jump in and start supporting these Dairy Kids in 2019. We have set a huge goal for 2019, but if we work together it is attainable. Our goal for this year is to DOUBLE last year’s sponsorships. Yes, we are reaching for $15,000 this year. We helped these Juniors last year, but we need to help more. They are the future of Kentucky’s Dairy industry and this is your opportunity to contribute to the future of these tremendous young people – to make a difference in their lives. Don’t let it pass you by! Please become a proud sponsor. No contribution is too small.
When you settle on a dollar amount that you wish to contribute, please contact:
Glenn Sageser- cell (502)321-8670 or email Gsageser0427@gmail.com
Eunice Schlappi – cell (502)545-0809, office (502)782-4122 or email Eunice.Schlappi@ky.gov
Dr. George Heersche – cell (859)536-2054
The SECOND ANNUAL KY STATE FAIR JUNIOR DAIRY CHEESE AUCTION
Date: Friday, August 16, 2019
Time: 6:00(ish) after Supreme Champion Show
Place: West Wing Show Ring
Click below for the kentucky dairy fact sheets for 2018
| 2018_state_fact_sheet_ky.pdf |
