4th Of July Picnic Price Goes Up And Milk Growth Doesn't Surprise The Market - Wackershauser

From Farm Bill's to international market access, the National Association of State Departments of Ag encompasses it all.  Pam Jahnke talks with CEO, Ted McKinney, about how they navigate a diverse member population (Democrats and Republicans) while still doing the most for production agriculture and agribusiness in their individual states.  He says their priority now is to get a finished Farm Bill. Wow - wet, wild weather in Wisconsin overnight.  Stu Muck runs down rainfall totals, along with contributions from the Mid-West Farm Report Talk/Text line.  Green Bay ended up with streets flooded.  Other areas saw minor hail.  It's all gone now, though with pleasant weather ahead. This year's 4th of July picnic is going to cost as much as it ever has according to the WI Farm Bureau Federation's Market Basket Survey.  Feeding 10 will cost over $75 in total.  Beef is the big leader on price increases, up over 23% compared to a year ago.  Explaining that high price on beef is exactly what they'll be focused on in the Beef Tent and WI Farm Technology Days.  The state's largest outdoor farm show will happen at Redetzkes’ No Joke Dairy in Marathon County.  Although it's a dairy operation - the beef tent will at the show will help attendees understand what's happening with beef production in the state and beyond.  Kiley Allan visits with  Dennis Breneman, Chairman of the Beef Tent and a member of the State Executive Committee @ Farm Technology Days.  He's managing his herd of Scottish Highland cattle and happy for the opportunity to educate consumers. Another 2% increase in milk production announced for the month of May.  Jenny Wackershauser, dairy analyst with EverAg says that's what the market has come to expect.  She notes that the U.S. cheese price remains competitive globally, and we'll need the international sales to stay robust.  She also notes that major dairy processing facilities are finding a way to pay the bills by offsetting lower cheese prices with the high value whey the process produces.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.