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
Class III milk futures were finally able to see green ink to end the week.
February Class III milk prices suffered another 70-cent fall with settlement coming in around $16.45/cwt.
The dairy market failed to get cheese to follow through on last week’s gains and gave back some of the late-week rally.
Last year was the most volatile year on record when it comes to milk prices.
A move lower in cheese on Friday was ignored by the Class III milk markets.
Volatility continues to dominate the markets in both the dairy and grain complex.
Tuesday’s trading session proved to be a tough day for unhedged dairy producers.
Class III futures ended the day mixed after showing initial strength mid-morning.
Despite the sharp drop in foodservice demand, demand for high-fat dairy products has held up.
This week, USDA released the Dairy Products report for November.