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The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.

See the Missouri Dairy Budgets (XLSX) for related information.

Ryan Milhollin and Adauto Rocha Jr.
Assistant Extension Professors, Agricultural Business and Policy

Scott Poock
Associate Extension Professor, Veterinary Medicine

Reagan Bluel and Chloe Collins
Field Specialists in Dairy

Abstract

Using this planning budget, dairy farmers may estimate their costs and returns for 2025. Table 1 presents estimates for a 150-cow confinement dairy (replacements raised on farm) in Missouri. Assumptions were based on price forecasts as of October 2024. Detailed inputs, feed requirements and investments are summarized in Tables 2, 3 and 4. The production practices used to develop these cost estimates are common for Missouri confinement dairies. Use the “Your estimate” column to plan your operation’s costs and returns for 2025.

Topics

• Confinement dairy
• Farm budget

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