Decoding Dairy Data: Must-Know Resources for Informed Decision-Making (Sponsored Podcast)

Decoding Dairy Data: Must-Know Resources for Informed Decision-Making (Sponsored Podcast)

Author: Progressive Dairy editors June 5, 2025 Duration: 12:48

Dustin Jonasson, Commodity Consultant at Total Farm Marketing, joins the podcast to discuss essential resources every dairy farmer should track to make informed decisions in today’s volatile market. He provides insights into critical reports, such as the Daily Spot Trade, Global Dairy Trade Auction, and USDA Milk Production Report, and how these resources can help dairy farmers stay ahead of market trends. Dustin also explains how Total Farm Marketing’s TFM360 platform and Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) insurance work together to help dairy producers navigate market risks with proactive, AI-driven strategies. 

Episode Highlights:

  • Overview of Total Farm Marketing’s TFM360 and DRP Insurance Solutions
  • Essential Dairy Market Reports Every Farmer Should Track
  • How TFM360 Uses AI to Drive Strategic Decision-Making
  • The Role of DRP Insurance in Protecting Dairy Revenue
  • The June 30 DRP Insurance Agency Selection Deadline and Why It’s Crucial to Act Now

This episode is sponsored by Total Farm Marketing by Stewart-Peterson.

Total Farm Marketing’s family of companies helps farmers manage commodity price volatility with comprehensive strategies and recommendations that span a producer’s operation. Total Farm Marketing offers two services to help dairy farmers optimize operations. TFM360, a product of Stewart-Peterson Inc., is an AI-powered, rules-based platform that provides data-driven recommendations for managing price risk on milk, feed, and fuel. Dairy Revenue Protection insurance, offered through SP Risk Services LLC, secures a safety net against market downturns. Futures and options involve risk, and are not suitable for everyone. SP Risk Services LLC is an insurance agency and an equal opportunity provider.

Guest Bio:

Dustin Jonasson joined Total Farm Marketing in 2020. Dustin’s education in finance and business led him to his professional experience in the agricultural industry as a farm marketing advisor and dairy feed salesman. Having worked with both grain and dairy producers, he knows that helping them find success in marketing starts with building a trusted relationship and gaining a deep understanding of his clients’ operations. His attention to detail, great listening skills, and his commitment to his clients make him uniquely qualified as a TFM360 Commodity Sales Consultant.


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