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Changing demographics could eventually diminish China’s Importance in global dairy markets.
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.
CME dry whey prices set all-time lows.
As beef production falls, meatpackers will be looking to dairy producers for cattle
School milk remains an important part of the Class I market, especially as overall milk consumption declines.
The Southern Hemisphere will bear the brunt of this year’s El Niño
Since record-keeping began, U.S. annual per capita ice cream consumption has nearly doubled
A big U.S. corn crop could further reduce feed prices.
After workers left for the frontline and processors stopped paying, producers have become reluctant to rebuild their herds.
As California’s multi-year drought recedes, producers evacuate cows and future milk production could suffer.
Despite interest rate hikes, food inflation remains stubbornly high.
High slaughter rates could curtail milk production growth in 2023.
Processors overwhelmed with supply buy deeply discounted milk.
As La Niña gives way to El Niño, weather patterns will shift once again but producers need to plan for more extreme weather.
Despite moderating overall food price inflation, food prices around the globe remain historically high and inflationary pressures persist.