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Economic Review of Milk Costs in 2017 and Projections for Negative Economic Profit Margins for Dairy Producers

Swine Feed Cost Projections for 2019

Net Return Prospects for Cattle Finishing in the Second Half of 2018

Prospects for Swine Finishing Costs in 2018

Cattle Feeding Returns Improving

Red Ink Reappears in the Cattle Finishing Sector

Comparing Economies of Size: Milk vs. Field Crops

Cattle Finishing Net Returns in 2017 – A Bit Different from a Year Ago

Costs and Returns for Illinois Beef Producers in 2015

Negative Economic Profit Margins for Dairy Producers in 2015, Likely to Continue Negative Trend in 2016

Impact of Corn and Soybean Meal Prices on Swine Finishing Feed Cost

What Lies Ahead for Swine Feed Costs?

When Will Cattle Finishing Be Profitable Again?

Fewer Hogs and Higher Prices

Profit Margins for Dairy Producers Turn Positive in 2014, Likely to Return to Negative Trend in 2015

Feed Cost Indices for Swine Enterprises

What Happens When Food Marketers Require Restrictive Farming Practices?

Will Cooler Heads Prevail?

Costs and Returns for Illinois Beef Producers in 2013

Is the Corn Belt Farm Economy too Specialized?

Profit Margins for Dairy Producers Continue Negative Trend in 2013, Likely to Turn Positive in 2014

2014 Farm Bill: The Margin Protection Program Dashboard MPP-Dairy

2014 Farm Bill: Key Factors to Consider with a California Federal Milk Marketing Order

The Dairy Safety Net Debate Part III: The Compromise Dairy Safety Net Solution

The Dairy Safety Net Debate of 2013 Part II: Questions and Answers