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Cheese and Class III futures rallied on stronger spot prices, even as rising trade tensions with China and looming tariffs stirred market uncertainty.

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Arla Foods and DMK Group plan to merge, creating Europe’s largest farmer-owned dairy cooperative with over 12,000 members and a projected $20.8 billion in annual revenue.

As dairy producers strive for efficiency and higher profitability, the famed “7 lb. target” has become a focal point in dairy production conversations.

It’s history in the making in U.S. dairy animal trade right now, as springer values stay knocking on the door of $4,000 per head.

After weeks of heavy spot trade, Monday brought a calmer, mostly green day to dairy markets, with cheese leading the rebound despite ongoing tariff tensions and early futures pressure.

One researcher says of the 7,800 bulk tank milk samples her company tests annually, 45% of them are positive for the bacterium.

The shrinking pool of workers in rural areas is a real concern as populations decline and economic opportunities increase in countries that have historically been sources of agricultural labor for the U.S.

Class III milk futures slipped lower Wednesday as China’s 34% reciprocal tariffs sent shockwaves through whey, soybeans, cattle, energy, and stock markets.

Supporters of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act say more milk choices in school lunches mean healthier kids, less waste and a stronger future for dairy.