Dairy - General
Tillamook Ice Cream, the fastest-growing family-size ice cream brand in the United States, is making waves in the industry with an exciting new development in Illinois.
Many dairy operators are anticipating profitability and growth, despite ongoing challenges.
The Senate Agriculture Committee has advanced the bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, a major step toward restoring whole and 2% milk options in schools.
Cheese sellers pressured the market today, driving Class III and cheese futures sharply lower amid weak Global Dairy Trade results and steady supply.
Over the weekend, the most sweeping updates to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders in over two decades officially took effect, impacting how milk is priced across all 11 orders nationwide.
At the heart of an emerging trend is the elevated fat content in U.S. farm milk, which has surpassed the requirements for cheese manufacturing and led to an oversupplied cream market.
Butter prices climbed to $2.51 per lb. on the heaviest trading day since March as markets eye upcoming reports for clues on tight supplies.
There’s an innovative new way to potentially monitor the digestive activity, environmental impact, and health of dairy cows – and it’s as simple as breathing.
Dairy producers argue that a proposed ban on the expansion of dairy farms beyond 700 cows in New York state would stifle both new and existing farms.
Protecting the future performance of the herd starts with cooling the cows who are carrying it.
Navigating the world of health insurance can be daunting, especially for farmers and small business owners. Here’s an explanation of several options that might work for you.
It’s important to check in with ourselves and others as mental health is just as important as physical health.
As the dairy industry stands at this critical inflection point, the level of new investments and innovative market developments offer a promising glimpse into its future.
Strong global demand, especially for butter, is fueling a post-holiday rally in dairy markets, pushing Class IV milk futures back above $20 and lifting cheese and powder prices across the board.
What a cow eats and how she’s cared for before calving can shape her calf’s health, resilience and productivity for years to come.
A progressive step is expected to enhance market access for U.S. dairy producers, signaling a positive trend in dissolving non-tariff barriers, a commitment upheld by the Trump administration.
Cattle are naturally foragers, but not everything they consume is naturally good for them.
The 100,000-square-foot addition, expected to double the plant’s production capacity, is another indicator of the state’s growing dairy industry.
Dairy markets rallied strongly this week, led by a sharp jump in butter prices and gains in Class III and IV futures, despite declines in global milk powder prices.
The butter price has the potential to increase as fundamentals become supportive. Higher milk production will require increased demand to maintain or improve milk prices.
Dairy markets diverged ahead of the holiday weekend, with cheese prices falling sharply while butter surged to three-month highs on tighter cream supplies and strong exports.
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are reshaping dairy demand by curbing cravings for processed, fatty, and sugary products, fueling a rise in protein-rich, low-fat options.
Daisy Brand has officially broken ground on a new $676 million dairy processing facility in Boone, Iowa, marking the company’s largest expansion to date.
A transformation is unfolding with geographic shifts, milk solids and revenue streams
As engines rev and anticipation climaxes, all eyes will inevitably turn to the winner’s circle, where another page of tradition will turn with a splash, courtesy of passionate dairy farmers
U.S. milk production climbed 1.5% in April, marking the strongest year-over-year increase since 2022, fueled by larger herds and modest gains in cow productivity.
China is one of the biggest importers of American breeding pigs and other livestock genetic material such as cattle semen. These lucrative niche export markets had been growing, but have dried up since the start of the U.S.-China trade war.
Class III milk strengthened on rising cheese and whey prices, while April milk production climbed 1.5% year-over-year, led by growth in the Southwest.
Global demand for U.S. cheese is accelerating, driven by expanding international markets and evolving consumer tastes. At the same time, trade negotiations and tariff policies remain key factors shaping the future of dairy exports.
Block cheese prices edged higher on active trading, but Class III futures remained under pressure amid broader market softness.