Holstein heifer prices soar to $4,250 at Minnesota auction.

Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says Mexico, Canada and China are the top three export customers of the U.S. and account for 40% of total exports. So, if these countries retaliate it could be devasting for trade and ag markets.

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Uncertainty remains whether falling output in Mexico benefit the U.S. dairy industry.

Despite a decline in milk production throughout most of the year, there has been an unexpected resurgence lately creating a year-over-year increase of 0.4%.

Cow numbers in October were higher than in the previous year. This is the first time cow numbers exceeded year-earlier levels since May 2023. Even though there is a tight heifer supply, more cows are being added to the nation’s herd.