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Class III milk futures fell sharply as spot cheese prices dropped and spring flush pressures mounted, while dry whey and Class IV markets held steady.

When it’s hot outside and you’re sweating profusely, it takes more than water to replenish all the fluids—and what’s contained in the fluids—that you’ve lost. It’s the same for cows in your herd.

Early-life nutrition is one of the most critical factors influencing the health, performance, and lifetime productivity of dairy calves.

Through the Healthy Dairy in Schools Commitment, the dairy industry is pledging to remove certified artificial colors from milk, cheese and yogurt served in K-12 school meals by July 2026.

The accelerated changes in butterfat and protein production present a promising horizon for the dairy sector, setting the stage for continued growth and opportunity on both domestic and international fronts.

Lower-than-expected U.S. milk production gave Class III milk futures a boost despite weaker spot cheese prices, as markets weighed export demand, global price gaps, and upcoming cold storage data.

Before the White House’s 90-day pause on higher tariffs for other countries expires on July 9, India is one country rushing to negotiate a trade deal with the U.S.

It is important that dairy industry stakeholders work together to further understand the complexity and underlying mechanisms of heat stress impacts and develop alternative strategies to mitigate the risks.