Milk - General
Class III futures ended lower as cheese prices declined, despite a boost from dry whey. May milk production rose 1.6% year-over-year and the U.S. herd reached its largest size since 2021.
The May Milk Production report reflects significant growth and expansion in the U.S., driven by strategic management of herd sizes and processing capabilities.
DARI Processing, LLC has broken ground on Nebraska’s first new dairy processing plant in over 60 years, a $186.3 million facility set to bring shelf-stable milk production, regional opportunity and renewed momentum to the state’s dairy industry.
Now is the most opportune time for Congress and the Administration to address the agricultural labor shortage in a meaningful and lasting way.
Aggressive immigration enforcement has had dairy farmers concerned about their ability to milk cows 365 days a year without interruption.
DFA’s recent attack serves as a stark reminder that the need for cybersecurity in agriculture is more pressing than ever.
A Wisconsin dairy farmer has filed a federal lawsuit challenging USDA’s diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
This Milk Business Young Producer Award recipient is generating income by selling surplus fresh cows.
Rising heat and humidity can drive up SCC, but with proactive management and attention to detail, summer doesn’t have to compromise milk quality.
The focus remains on leveraging existing operations to find value beyond the milk check.
CME butter trading hit its busiest week since October, helping support Class IV gains, while soybean futures jumped on biofuel policy news.
Higher cheese and butter production has not moved supplies above year-earlier levels. Increased milk production is being absorbed domestically and internationally.
Recently, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has intensified operations, with a spotlight on farms West.
A new 2025 report from the International Dairy Foods Association shows the U.S. dairy industry supports over 3 million jobs and generates nearly $780 billion in economic impact, highlighting dairy’s powerful role in communities nationwide.
Class III milk futures edged higher today amid steady butter trade and seasonal pressures on milk output, while Class IV markets held mostly flat.
Butter saw heavy trading activity with 35 loads moved, but Class III futures continued to slide amid weak cheese prices, as markets await key USDA supply and demand data.
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Unless milk prices take an unexpected dive or feed costs jump significantly, 2025 appears to be following the playbook of years like 2022 or 2024: margins get tighter, but not tight enough to trigger substantial DMC support.
The Dairy Consulting Experience is a beacon for those passionate about merging scientific knowledge with pragmatic skill, fostering a robust future for the industry.
Water scarcity is an enduring issue demanding innovative solutions, and Washington’s dairy farmers are just one of many states that are on the frontline of this battle.
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.
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.
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.
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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.