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Higher cheese and butter production has not moved supplies above year-earlier levels. Increased milk production is being absorbed domestically and internationally.

Recently, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has intensified operations, with a spotlight on farms West.

Through diversification and innovative strategies, producers are not just navigating present challenges but are also building a resilient and sustainable future for the industry.

Class III milk futures edged higher today amid steady butter trade and seasonal pressures on milk output, while Class IV markets held mostly flat.

Transitions of any kind are hard — but farmland might be one of the toughest, says Steve Bohr of Farm Financial Strategies.

A new 2025 report from the International Dairy Foods Association shows the U.S. dairy industry supports over 3 million jobs and generates nearly $780 billion in economic impact, highlighting dairy’s powerful role in communities nationwide.

Garrett and Lindsey Rucks, a brother and sister duo, who, supported by their family and modern advancements, are redefining what it means to be part of a multigenerational farm.

Butter saw heavy trading activity with 35 loads moved, but Class III futures continued to slide amid weak cheese prices, as markets await key USDA supply and demand data.

If the next generation isn’t coming back, it’s not the end. But it is time for a new plan.

Strong succession is driven by leaders who are willing to plan boldly, act decisively and invest in their next generation. Your family and your operation are counting on you.