Mailbox prices

By Hoard's Dairyman staff

November 2022 Mailbox Prices

Released by USDA on February 24, 2023: The November 2022 mailbox prices for selected reporting areas in federal milk orders averaged $24.61. That price was down 25 cents from the October average and $4.62 higher than November 2021.

Mailbox prices reflect the actual price dairy operators receive for their milk, hence the name mailbox price. Typically, they are released about 3-1/2 months following the month for which the prices apply. Mailbox prices are reported at average fat tests and reflect all premiums, as well as marketing costs, including hauling.

Class I price

Class III price

Class IV price