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Dairy Business News
Dwindling Irish Butter Imports Helping to Lap up U.S. Surplus
As the maker of Kerrygold diversifies sales away from the United States, domestic brands are likely to benefit.
August 11, 2025 08:00 AM
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Exports
Mexico Goes All Out to Grow Milk Production
If Mexico’s push is successful, U.S. exports to the country could suffer.
July 21, 2025 11:00 AM
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Dairy Business News
Dairy Drives Food Inflation in June
A dip in milk and dairy product prices in upcoming months could help prevent a major demand slowdown.
July 14, 2025 12:00 PM
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Dairy Business News
China’s Appetite for Dairy Imports Continues to Cool
If policies to spur births in China succeed, the long-term outlook for dairy could look more promising.
June 27, 2025 01:39 PM
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Dairy Business News
Rising Butterfat Content in Milk Translates into More Products
Butter makers have sopped up much of the additional cream as other high-fat dairy products stumble to keep pace.
May 13, 2025 10:00 AM
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Dairy Business News
Tariffs Cast Chilling Effect Over Whey Sales
Damage from U.S.-China trade war extends far beyond sales.
May 06, 2025 03:50 PM
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Exports
Butter from India Could Displace U.S. Butter
India likely to continue to protect its dairy industry from imports.
April 17, 2025 01:45 PM
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Exports
U.S. Unlikely to Capitalize on Dairy Demand Growth in China
China’s rapid growth in milk production appears to be over for now.
April 11, 2025 03:08 PM
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Exports
Declining Dollar Could Boost Dairy Exports
If the dollar falls far enough, dairy exports could still be competitive even with retaliatory tariffs.
March 20, 2025 12:18 PM
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Exports
U.S. Dairy Exports Still Strong, but for How Long?
With China already imposing retaliatory tariffs on U.S. dairy, and other country’s potentially to come, dairy exports could suffer
March 10, 2025 02:36 PM
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Exports
Even Just the Threat of Tariffs has Reduced Dairy Markets
Both domestic and foreign buyers step back from potential trade war.
February 25, 2025 08:00 AM
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Dairy Business News
We’ve Reached the Lowest Replacement Herd Since 1978
Beef-on-dairy strategy continues to cut into heifer supply.
February 10, 2025 02:32 PM
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Exports
China’s Demand for Milk Powders Picks Up
China’s interest in cheese and butter swells.
January 27, 2025 08:52 AM
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Exports
After Stagnant 2024, Dairy-Exporting Nations Should See Output Grow
Global milk production among leading dairy exporters is headed for growth in 2025, but will it be sufficient to offset rising dairy demand?
January 08, 2025 02:47 PM
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Milk Prices
Strong Dry Whey Prices Bolster Class III Milk Market
In less than two years, dry whey prices have rallied from their all-time low.
December 23, 2024 12:34 PM
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