Milk - General
As the dairy industry continues adapting to market demands, there is hope that current positive trends will benefit producers for the foreseeable future.
The Heinrich family from Maquoketa, Iowa, was recently honored with the Way We Live Award at the Iowa State Fair.
Sometimes the key to reaching new athletic heights isn’t just harder training or better equipment, but finding that perfect post-workout potion.
June dairy exports skyrocket, underscoring the escalating international demand for U.S. dairy products.
Despite softer spot cheese prices, tight milk supplies and steady demand continue to underpin market strength.
The Iowa State Fair sets the stage for two dynamic dairy women to advocate for the industry that raised them.
As the maker of Kerrygold diversifies sales away from the United States, domestic brands are likely to benefit.
Cheese prices climbed to their highest level in nearly two months, while Class III futures and butter prices moved lower.
Spot cheese prices pushed higher, lifting September Class III, while butter losses brought Class III and IV prices closer to parity.
U.S. dairy processors have reduced added sugars in flavored milk by nearly 60% as part of a broader industry effort to improve child nutrition in schools.
Consumer demand for protein drinks have soared over the last few years. Can the U.S. dairy industry capitalize on this growing opportunity and is it enough to help your milk check?
Florida Department of Health reported 21 cases of Campylobacter and E. coli infections linked to raw milk.
After a strong start to the week, the spot cheese market slowed, but Class III futures continued to climb, supported by bullish sentiment in feeder cattle and a brief dip in corn below $4.00
With fewer young professionals entering large animal medicine, the University of Vermont’s CREAM Program offers a unique, hands-on approach to preparing the next generation of dairy veterinarians through real-world experience.
Full Circle Jerseys is strategically transitioning its 5,000-cow herd from straight Jerseys to Holstein x Jersey crossbreds.
CME spot cheese prices climbed to their highest levels since mid-June, fueled by record U.S. export demand, though futures markets remained cautious.
Launching in August, the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding’s new Milking Speed PTA offers U.S. producers an objective, high-heritability tool to select for faster-milking cows.
As we stand on the cusp of this digital revolution, it is crucial for dairy producers to embrace change, prioritize data accuracy and leverage technology effectively.
Spot cheese prices surged to their highest levels since June, fueling a sharp rally in Class III futures as traders look ahead to the upcoming June trade data report.
The largest U.S. dairy cooperative has announced its acquisition of W&W Dairy, based in Monroe, Wis.
Cheese prices climbed above $1.70 for the first time in a month, lifting nearby Class III futures, while 2026 contracts slid to their lowest level since April.
Spot cheese remained steady in the $1.60s as Class III futures traded at a premium, with the August-September spread driving volume and signaling continued market positioning.
With smart solutions, sustainable practices and a focus on animal welfare, this leading dairy is cultivating not just a successful farm, but a legacy poised for generations to come.
Rising cheese inventories pressured futures markets despite active spot trading, while butter prices and contracts continued to decline amid lackluster demand.
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is excited to announce that registration for Dairy Forum 2026 opens today.
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has reintroduced the DAIRY PRIDE Act of 2025, aiming to stop plant-based products from using dairy terms and require the FDA to enforce labeling standards that protect dairy farmers and prevent consumer confusion.
When you grow up on a farm, certain phrases become ingrained in your vocabulary, like “feed the calves” or “fix the fence” or “mow the grass,” but one phrase, in particular, is notably absent.
September Class III milk futures fell sharply despite heightened spot block trading activity, as broader dairy and grain markets showed mixed movement.
The ebb and flow of market factors require dairies to be nimble in their management strategies. Situation currently at hand: not enough heifers to meet typical demand. That’s why Wisconsin veterinarian Ryan Leiterman advises dairies to embrace their older cows.
NMPF and USDEC took center stage as they testified before the U.S. International Trade Commission. Their message was clear: The U.S. government must take decisive steps to hold trading partners accountable.