Dairy Cost of Production Calculator
A dairy cost of production calculator worksheet for farms to list feed, labor, overhead and other costs so milk production costs can be figured for review.
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What you fill in
- Period covered
- Milk produced
- Feed costs
- Labor costs
- Veterinary and breeding costs
- Utilities and fuel
- Repairs and supplies
- Interest and overhead
- Calculated cost per unit of milk
How to use this worksheet
Work down the lines and fill in what you know. Leave a line blank if you need to look something up, then come back and finish it.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA Economic Research Service and eXtension.
For more in this area, see the dairy herd guides. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Rural Voters’ Breaking Point Sits Below Cost of Production, and dairy farm stories.