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News
New Processing Capacity Outruns Milk Production
Tight milk powder inventories have supported a surge in NDM prices. But rising U.S. milk production and expanding processing capacity could quickly shift the market back toward softer prices later this year.
June 16, 2026 08:09 AM
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Markets
Nonfat Dry Milk Rally Leads to Depooling
The gap between Class III and IV prices grows.
May 18, 2026 11:10 AM
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News
Rising Sexed Semen Use Signals Slow Rebound in Dairy Heifer Numbers
After several years of tight replacement numbers, rising use of sexed semen suggests U.S. dairy producers are beginning to slowly rebuild heifer supplies.
April 20, 2026 10:14 AM
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Fewer Farms Contribute to Data Concerns
USDA looking for public comments on reporting methods.
March 26, 2026 01:01 PM
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Beef Prices will Continue to Rein in Milk Cow Numbers
Dairy producers keeping older cows while breeding for the beef market.
February 18, 2026 08:54 AM
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Markets
Supply Could Overwhelm Demand in Early 2026
Demand for fermented products, whey proteins, butterfat and whole milk expected to remain strong.
January 20, 2026 02:00 PM
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Dairy Business News
U.S. Loses Global Competitiveness on Butter
For the United States to regain its edge, prices would need to decline further.
December 24, 2025 08:22 AM
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Milk Prices
Contraction Still a Long Way Off
Low costs, recent expansions, high beef prices and government programs are mitigating the impact of low milk prices
December 10, 2025 12:21 PM
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Dairy Business News
Canada’s Dairy Industry Thrives
Despite further opening its markets to imports, Canadian output hits record highs.
November 20, 2025 08:05 AM
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Dairy Business News
Whey Adds Needed Support to Class III Prices
A tight dry whey market and robust demand are both working to raise CME spot whey prices.
November 05, 2025 10:26 AM
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Dairy Business News
Despite Economic Uncertainty, China Continues to Buy Dairy
China on track to buy record volumes of cheese and butter in 2025
October 30, 2025 07:59 AM
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Dairy Business News
Milk Margins Likely to Fall Along with Feed Prices
The dairy industry is on the brink of significant price shifts as milk and dairy futures predict a decline in milk prices in the coming months. However, a simultaneous drop in feed costs is offering a glimmer of hope to balance these changes
October 07, 2025 06:34 AM
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Dairy Business News
Global Market Cannot Absorb Growing Milk Production
The tidal wave will likely continue to grow through the end of 2025 before a correction occurs.
September 25, 2025 06:13 AM
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Dairy Business News
As Milk Production Picks Up, Milk Powder Prices will Soften
Slow demand from the world’s largest importers of milk powder is expected to add to the downturn.
September 08, 2025 09:42 AM
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Dairy Business News
U.S. Dairy Herd Continues to Grow: Fastest Pace in 17 Years
Economics suggest producers will keep cull rates low.
August 25, 2025 11:17 AM
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