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Exports
Latin America’s Dairy Exports Likely to Remain in the Region...for Now
Uncertainty remains whether falling output in Mexico benefit the U.S. dairy industry.
November 27, 2024 02:40 PM
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Milk Prices
DMC Profit Margins Hit All-Time Highs
High cheese prices and declining feed costs have finally dealt dairies a winning hand.
November 05, 2024 03:49 PM
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Exports
South American Dairy Exporters Hit Headwind in 2024
Producers are poised to increase output, but will it be enough to help feed global demand?
October 23, 2024 02:26 PM
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Milk Prices
Food Manufacturers Make Use of Cost-Effective Milk Protein Concentrates
Demand for MPCs takes milk from dryers, lowering milk powder output.
October 10, 2024 04:18 PM
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Exports
Mexico’s Growth in U.S. Exports Critical to U.S. Dairy
Nearly all the growth in total U.S. dairy exports tied to demand from Mexico.
September 24, 2024 04:57 PM
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Exports
Exports
U.S. Dairy Exports Remain Robust
Dairy exports to Mexico set several records.
September 12, 2024 03:59 PM
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Exports
New Zealand’s Slowing Sales to China Could Result in Global Surplus
Lower milk solids could mute the impact of faltering sales.
August 16, 2024 10:57 AM
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Milk futures markets were stronger in both Class III and IV today.
Milk Prices
The Battle for Milk Supplies is Likely to Grow
As the milk supply tightens, milk prices rise, and cheese manufacturing capacity expands, more milk dryers could run light.
August 06, 2024 12:44 PM
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Exports
Milk Prices
Southeast Asia Is Buying Less Dairy: The Two Big Reasons Why
U.S. exports of nonfat dry milk have been falling since 2020.
July 16, 2024 09:17 AM
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Milk Prices
Profitability on U.S. Dairy Farms Looking Up
Challenges remain, though, for producers who want to expand.
July 03, 2024 03:44 PM
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Milk Prices
Whey Values Climb to Boost Class III Prices
Processors directing much of the whey stream to WPC and WPI.
June 19, 2024 03:39 PM
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Milk Prices
Two Big Reasons Why Cheese Prices are Leveling Out
Limited U.S. milk production likely will offset weakening exports.
June 04, 2024 08:00 AM
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Dairy Business News
Are Dairy Producers Actually Looking to Grow their Herds?
U.S. dairy producers appear to be keeping more low-end cows in their herds to keep barns full.
May 24, 2024 11:43 AM
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Milk Prices
EU Milk Collections Could be Stabilizing
Elimination of some Green Deal requirements for farmers could reduce declines in EU milk production going forward
May 06, 2024 03:37 PM
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Those in Class III markets will feel the brunt of some of the lowest prices in years. While relief is coming in the form of lower feed prices, a drop in costs won’t be enough to offset their declining milk checks.
Milk Prices
Fewer Cows and Lower Protein Levels Have Done Little to Move Prices
International demand needs to pick up before U.S. milk prices can increase significantly.
April 18, 2024 12:36 PM
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