Milk - General
A strong pinch is in order for dairy markets this Saint Patrick’s Day, with no green on the board.
In a significant stride for both the dairy industry and local community development, Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. recently inaugurated their cheese and whey processing facility in Dodge City, Kansas.
Dairy farming comes with enough uncertainties—don’t let market volatility be one of them.
CME cheese markets moved upward. Spot blocks climbed to $1.7350 per pound, up 3 cents, and barrels closed at $1.7300, 6 cents higher.
The ongoing discourse between the U.S. and Canada underscores a critical need for diplomatic negotiations to address trade barriers.
Last week, the U.S. dollar had the worst week-to-week performance since 1995 and that, combined with global dairy price premiums, should spark some export interest and support domestic prices.
It was a noisy week with tariff uncertainty, and the markets remain on edge to see what next week brings.
From the moment a calf is born, its journey to becoming a productive member of the herd begins.
Agriculture has always been at the heart of Oregon’s economy, environment, and local communities. This integral role was once again underscored at the 2025 Oregon Dairy Farmers Convention held earlier this week in Salem.
U.S. cheese exports got off to a strong start in 2025, with outbound volumes totaling 103 million pounds in January, up 22% (+18 million pounds) on the year.
As we move through 2025, the dairy industry is poised to experience significant transformations. According to Ben Laine, a senior dairy analyst with Terrain, there are three major structural changes that are intricately linked and set to shape the industry’s landscape: federal milk marketing orders, new cheese processing capacity, and trade dynamics.
Cheese and butter are clear deals in the export space — but some traders indicate that tariff uncertainty has given them a reason to pause on what would normally be lucrative purchases.
Dairy prices have been under pressure from lower demand and future demand uncertainty. Tariffs have cast a bearish cloud over the market. The first lab-grown milk without a cow has been successfully produced.
At a pivotal junction of prosperity intertwined with uncertainty, the U.S. dairy industry seeks resolution to ongoing trade disputes. With committed leaders aiming to expand international partnerships, strategic negotiation appears essential for sustaining and enhancing the industry’s growth.
U.S. tariffs are in full effect with Canada, Mexico and China, contributing to the already heavy atmosphere.
With a little over a year at the helm of Darigold, Allan Huttema has seamlessly transitioned from being a dairy farmer to a corporate leader, highlighting a unique blend of hands-on experience and strategic vision.
Tariffs set to take effect tomorrow may have contributed to market movement, while increased cheese production capacity continues to weigh on the outlook.
After what had been a pretty quiet month, the spot cheese market finished February with a thud.
The on-again, off-again rollercoaster in terms of trade and tariff headlines continued today, following an early morning post from President Trump.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s appointment as Secretary of Health and Human Services has some farmers wondering—will he be a champion for real dairy or a source of controversy? With his strong support for whole milk but a divisive stance on raw milk, his impact on the industry is still up for debate.
Class III futures are still trading at a discount to current spot prices, indicating an expectation of a significant spot market break.
Class III futures tumbled further, with the March contract down 31 cents to $18.70 per hundredweight and Q2 futures settling at $18.33, a 23-cent loss.
Coming off Friday’s January Milk Production report, which was lower than expected, dairy markets largely moved lower this morning.
The dairy industry is witnessing promising signs of growth, with strong month-to-month and year-over-year increases in cow numbers suggesting the potential for substantial milk production in the coming months.
Today’s USDA Milk Production report will likely set the tone for the week ahead.
There’s a new, first-of-its-kind, dairy product hitting store shelves this year. And it’s sure to resonate with consumers who are calorie-conscious.
Over the past decade, South Dakota has cemented its position as a leader in the dairy industry, thanks to remarkable growth in its dairy cow population. According to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the number of dairy cows in the state has more than doubled, marking an impressive 117% increase.
Cheese futures experienced strong activity, posting gains across the forward curve.
Producers are challenged paying the bills with the lack-lusting prices that have shown up on milk checks this summer. Dairy financial leaders share tips on what to do and not to do to survive tough financial times.