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Ailing Chinese Stock Market Could Impact World Dairy Demand
If China’s economy buckles, dairy demand and world economies could follow
November 19, 2020 08:54 PM
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Major international shipping groups including container lines this week suspended almost all cargo shipments to and from Russia to comply with the Western sanctions. Russia calls its actions in Ukraine a “special military operation” aimed at removing nationalists from government and demilitarizing its neighbor.
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Russians Looking for Less-Expensive, Higher-Quality Dairy Products
Russia’s dairy industry has faltered along with the Russian economy, but that doesn’t necessarily mean more exports for leading dairy exporters.
November 19, 2020 08:54 PM
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China Turns to New Zealand for Dairy Products
Chinese imports of dairy products continue to fall below year-earlier levels, and U.S. product has been replaced by powders from New Zealand.
November 19, 2020 08:53 PM
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What’s Going on with Butter?
Butter prices are surging in part due to strong demand for milkfat and a drop in production.
November 19, 2020 08:53 PM
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U.S. and New Zealand Prices Tumbling
U.S. barrel cheese prices break streak of above¬-$1.50 prices as Fonterra projects much lower prices for New Zealand.
November 19, 2020 08:50 PM
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South Korea Now a Major Importer of U.S. Cheese
A growing taste for pizza has helped the Asian nation become the second-largest export market for U.S.-produced cheese.
November 19, 2020 08:50 PM
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Oceania Gets a Much Needed Break in China
Australia-China trade pact moves ahead as New Zealand dairy farm debt reaches dangerous levels.
November 19, 2020 08:50 PM
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Shake Out from Russian Ban Coming into Focus
Russia’s ban on dairy products imported from the U.S., Europe, Canada, and Australia is creating problems for Europe and opportunities for South America and India.
November 19, 2020 08:48 PM
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Europe Takes Emergency Measure to Soften Dairy Price Slide
The Russian ban on dairy product imports from the European Union, U.S. and Australia could not have come at a worse time for Europe.
November 19, 2020 08:48 PM
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Basis Critical To Getting the MPP Right
Your farm’s margins could differ greatly from national calculations.
November 19, 2020 08:48 PM
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All Signs Point to Accelerated Dairy Herd Expansion
After years of heavy culling, milk herds are in great shape, but a tighter-than-normal heifer supply is constricting fast growth.
November 19, 2020 08:47 PM
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Slowdown in Chinese Powder Demand Only Temporary
The Asian giant likely needs to go through a period of lower milk-powder imports to correct for its past exuberance.
November 19, 2020 08:47 PM
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Global Focus Is the New Normal for Dairy
Why the 2014 World Cup and New Zealand butter prices matter to the U.S. dairy industry.
November 19, 2020 08:46 PM
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“Demand for fresh cheese has been strong, as USDA’s food box program competes with restaurant openings and strong retail sales,” Berning says. “In addition, milk supplies have tightened.” 
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Record-High Cheese Prices Could Spur Expansion
CME block cheddar prices have been setting new record highs all month, driven primarily by tight supplies of fresh cheese.
November 11, 2020 11:58 PM
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Why Canadian Producers Aren’t Happy With Imports of U.S. Milk Proteins
NAFTA provides unfettered access to Canadian market for U.S. high-protein milk ingredients—at least for now.
November 11, 2020 11:41 PM
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