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Class III futures were reluctant to follow several days of green with further higher price action, and showed modest declines or gains depending on the month.

Milk production in the 24 major states continued its downward trend in December, totaling 18.0 billion lbs., a 0.4% decline from the previous year.

Total hay production in 2024 was up 3.3 percent year over year and combined with May 1 hay stocks up 46.6 percent over 2023 levels. Total hay supply by 7.9 percent compared to year earlier levels.

Sec. Mike Naig says the U.S. government is using what he describes as a three-legged stool approach to address the virus in the dairy and poultry industries.

Dairy producers around the world are seeing an increase in production costs.

Class III milk futures continued their strong momentum today, with blocks and barrels both posting gains with no offers appearing during the cheese session.

With food recalls skyrocketing, one might find it hard to discern whether they’re reading a current USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service report or a chapter straight out of Upton Sinclair’s 1906 novel “The Jungle.”

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The U.S. dairy industry faces a pivotal moment as it contends with both gripping challenges and promising prospects amidst fluctuating global market dynamics.