Commodity Markets, Prices & Futures
Use the chart below to check futures prices for commodities. Click the links for pricing on grains, livestock, milk prices, and more and stay on top of what’s going on in the markets. Cash price reflects the USDA Chicago terminal.
Latest News from Markets
If the rising cost of feed offsets historically high milk prices, the signal to produce more milk could go unheeded.
Dairy markets have seen their share of substantial price swings, but more so since the beginning of the year as milk futures moved to record highs. The recent weakness of dry whey may be cause for concern.
We are 26% below a year ago’s level of butter in storage.
Feed shortages throughout southern Europe could spark intense livestock culling.
The increase of corn prices since last Fall have had a profound impact on milk production and prices.
The bears drove the market Wednesday as we saw most commodities move lower.
Global Dairy Trade event 304 concluded on Tuesday with the overall price index down 0.9%.
April milk jumped 39 cents to $23.39 per cwt. May milk finished 43 cents higher to $23.50 per cwt.
Strong global demand for dairy continues to push cheese and butter prices to fresh highs.
Each supply regions faces a basket of production challenges.