Dairy Margin Calculator
A dairy margin calculator worksheet for farms to compare milk revenue with major costs so the overall margin can be reviewed for a period.
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What you fill in
- Period covered
- Milk produced
- Milk price received
- Total revenue
- Feed costs
- Other direct costs
- Labor and overhead costs
- Margin figure
- Notes and actions
How to use this worksheet
Use the notes area for your arithmetic. Keep the finished sheet with your records so you can compare it with the next season.
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 USDA Dairy Market News.
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