Certain Canadian dairy products banned in the United States beginning September 29th and others with 50% tariff rates have the U.S. dairy producers wondering how this ongoing trade dispute will affect prices.
U.S. milk production keeps climbing while softer dairy demand, higher feed costs and weaker beef-on-dairy returns put more pressure on margins heading into 2027.
A day before Trump paused tariffs on 300,000 metric tons of beef imports, WSJ reports he met privately with JBS co-owner Joesley Batista, tying the move to a firm under DOJ scrutiny as cattle producers push back.
As beef-on-dairy income drives record herd expansion, former trade ambassador warns federal intervention in commodity markets “never works” and risks disrupting dairy’s global dominance.
Unprecedented processing investment across 19 states signals confidence in export growth and domestic demand for high-protein dairy foods.
As farm numbers shrink, a massive wave of investment signals unprecedented confidence in dairy’s next chapter.
USDEC President Krysta Harden explains why sub-Saharan Africa represents dairy’s long-term growth opportunity — and how empowering women farmers is central to the strategy.
The White House cites barriers to U.S. autos, alcohol and dairy as justification for the trade action.
Terrain analyst Ben Laine explores the 40% surge in milkfat exports and the diversified financial safety net keeping U.S. dairy producers profitable during the summer reset.
The U.S. lets the 16-year USMCA extension deadline pass, opting for rolling annual talks. Experts break down what this means for “predictability” and the leverage needed for disputes.
Butter production eased in April as seasonal demand begins to build. With prices remaining low, buyers have started securing supplies for the months ahead.
By trading volume for high-value components and investing $11 billion in infrastructure, U.S. dairy is evolving from a fluid milk nation into the world’s premier nutrient-dense global powerhouse.
With a steady hand on the tiller of trade and a watchful eye on biosecurity, the industry is poised to turn this era of investment into a legacy of global dominance.
U.S. dairy exports continue to surge in 2026, with first-quarter volumes climbing 11% year-over-year as record cheese and butterfat demand helps absorb growing milk production.
The U.S. dairy industry is currently being held together by cattle prices and export volumes. Conflict with Iran has everyone on edge for what this means for the U.S. economy and if any of that impact will trickle down to the dairy industry.
Exports climbed 15% in 2025, just short of the $9.54 billion record set in 2022.
A new year hasn’t brought a reset for Class III milk, with persistent oversupply keeping the market under pressure.
For the United States to regain its edge, prices would need to decline further.
Milk prices are likely to stay flat into 2026 as growing milk supplies and beef-on-dairy incentives outweigh steady demand, keeping margins tight and buyers on the sidelines.
RaboResearch senior dairy analyst Lucas Fuess says booming milk output in the U.S. and other major exporters is tipping markets into oversupply — and signaling tougher price terrain heading into early 2026.
The importance of being present in international markets and establishing connections that go beyond simple transactions.
Strategic growth in cow numbers, innovative revenue streams, and expanding export markets signify a promising future.
Phil Plourd, president of Ever.Ag Insights joined Chip Flory on “AgriTalk” live at World Dairy Expo to shed light on the current market dynamics, emphasizing how the agricultural landscape is shifting.
The tidal wave will likely continue to grow through the end of 2025 before a correction occurs.
In what has been a rollercoaster year for dairy markets, with plummeting prices evoking scenes of freefall, last week’s USDA September WASDE Report delivered much-needed fragments of optimism.
As the maker of Kerrygold diversifies sales away from the United States, domestic brands are likely to benefit.
This landmark agreement promises to open new horizons for American dairy exports, signaling a new era of trade opportunities and partnerships in Southeast Asia.