Commodity Markets, Prices & Futures

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Latest News From Markets

Milk Prices Continue to Fizzle Out
Milk Prices Continue to Fizzle Out

A wild week in milk markets finished on a fizzle.

Class III Milk Prices Continue to Fizzle Out
Class III Milk Prices Continue to Fizzle Out

Class III Milk markets have been less than exciting.

Cheese Prices See a Daring Decent
Cheese Prices See a Daring Decent

Cheese continued its descent on Monday as cheddar blocks fell 2.50 cents and barrels were down 2.75 cents. Class III values also reacted in a weaker tone. 

Margin and Cost Improvements Not Good Enough
Margin and Cost Improvements Not Good Enough

Depooling, new cheese production capacity, lower component prices all take toll on income.

Here's Why Better Milk Prices Might be Delayed
Here's Why Better Milk Prices Might be Delayed

The large decline in cow numbers and reduced milk production turned traders bullish, but that was short-lived. Will higher milk prices be delayed once again?

Butter Prices Rebound, Milk Prices Fall Lower
Butter Prices Rebound, Milk Prices Fall Lower

Another weak Class III performance was experienced on Monday following last week's downturn in price.

Milk Markets End Rough Week on a Low Note
Milk Markets End Rough Week on a Low Note

Milk markets closed a very rough week in similar fashion on Friday.

Will Class IV Prices Actually Be Higher Than Class III This Year?
Will Class IV Prices Actually Be Higher Than Class III This Year?

There is great optimism that butter prices will be higher than cheese prices this year.