Butter Market News
Explore the latest butter production news from Dairy Herd Management. Covering butter export trends, CME price shifts, processing innovations, and dairy production strategies to help producers maximize milk component value. View the latest butter CME prices.
Recently, NMPF president and CEO, Jim Mulhern, spoke to AgriTalk’s host, Chip Flory, about federal milk marketing orders. NMPF has requested a national hearing to amend five pricing provisions under the FMMO.
Buckingham Palace recently announced that the Coronation of His Majesty the King will take place this coming Saturday, May 6. As a result, there is an expected surge in both dairy and meat sales in the United Kingdom.
The 2023 calendar year is off to a fast start and 90 days into the New Year leading economists say that milk production has been weaker than anticipated.
One reason dairy exports showcased record values in 2022 and overcome hefty challenges like inflations and supply chain hiccups was because of the steadfast passion and commitment backed behind it.
While the NCAA rules regarding the NCAA name, image, and likeness (NIL) policies have caused a controversy, this monumental shift presents an incredible opportunity for brands to target a wide demographic of consumers.
Despite challenges, U.S. dairy exports set new volume and value records again in 2022. Export volume in 2022 reached an all-time high. Following suite, export value finished the year up 25% to $9.6 billion.
Dairy Girl Fitness creator, Emily Shaw launched Dairy Girl Fitness, an online personal training and health community that has a growing social media following – as women desire to get fit and healthy.
Named IDFA 2022 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year, the Hildebrand’s have been at the forefront of innovation — from their processing plant to multifaceted industry partnerships to tapping into the A2 milk market.
A bit of butter makes everything better – including farm shows. Here’s how the PA Farm Show Recycled their 1,000 lb. sculpture.
The recent decline of butter price has been a surprise. But there have been other years of substantial price weakness for various reasons.
The U.S. butter inventory finished November at 200 million pounds.
The consumer no longer can absorb higher costs. Tanner Ehmke with CoBank says that lighter foot traffic is seen in some grocery stores, while discount retailers have seen a significant increase in foot traffic.
Connecting dairy’s story and products with consumers is a key ingredient when partnering with retail stores. Midwest Dairy was recognized for its efforts in this area by a leading Midwest retailer earlier this fall.
DMI is modernizing the checkoff strategy with a fresh organizational structure and a new three-year plan and budget that delivers immediate results and lays ground for long-term benefits for farmers and importers.
As the monetary worth of milk fat grows, so does the pay price for the per hundredweight of milk. But what number is more important for a dairy farm’s income – milk fat percentage or milk yield?
Butter prices currently are near all-time highs, so it might seem an unlikely time for a butter-consuming craze to be lighting up social media. But that’s exactly what is happening with the advent of butter boards.
National Dairy Checkoff marketing strategy took a 180 turn about 15 years ago, and partnering with companies like these have played a crucial role in building the demand for dairy products.
Forecasters predict milk prices to drop sharply in 2023.
Milk prices have hit their highest marks since 2014. But the cost of production has eaten into profits. While higher milk prices have sparked encouragement, producers are curious as to how long these prices will last.
Cheese and butter prices continue to hold a large price difference with butter around $1.00 higher than cheese. One reason for this is the substantial difference in inventory levels between cheese and butter.
Both American cheese and butter have been on an upward trend for the last 11 years.
As dairy producers closely watch the markets, including milk fat paid to dairy farmers hitting a new record level, many question how they can capitalize on record butterfat levels and increase their bottom line.
As consumers return to pre-pandemic habits and prices soar, demand for butter falters
Most dairy products climbed higher Tuesday in the CME spot dairy product auction.
With the holiday baking season knocking on consumers doors, just how long will these elevated butter prices last?
The 54th Annual Butter Sculpture at the New York State Fair has come down, but it isn’t going to waste.
Butter had a good day as it moves to levels we have not visited since September of 2015!
The NBA All-Star, LeBron James is redirecting his energy toward a new commitment and has teamed up with other celebrities with the investor Neutral Foods, who claims to be the first-neutral food company in the U.S.
Dairy farms are a hustling and bustling place. Last year, the Berning family in Illinois opened their dairy farm barn doors and offer Farm Camp for kids of all ages. Camp includes farm chores, scavenger hunts and more.
Last week, the Federal Reserve enacted another 0.75%-point interest rate increase to help combat high inflation rate. This increase in interest rates adds an additional cost that the farmer must carry.