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Beef-on-Dairy, Trade Lift Dairy Margins
Line on Agriculture
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) discussed recent challenges in the dairy industry, noting that farmers have received payments from the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program due to low milk prices. However, there is some optimism for the future, with supply and demand potentially balancing out later in the year and increased consumer demand for dairy products.
Caught in the Global Milk Squeeze
California Ag Today
Expanding international supply is pressuring prices but improving export competitiveness.
The Global Milk Equation
Southeast Regional Ag News
Record U.S. milk output faces pressure from growing international competition.
Record Milk, Real Strain
Southeast Regional Ag News
Behind today’s milk surge is a thinner, more fragile dairy herd.
More Milk, Fewer Replacements
California Ag Today
Beef economics are reshaping the dairy herd.
Dairy Ends the Year on a Lower Note
Line on Agriculture
As 2025 concludes, the dairy sector's economic outlook has weakened due to increased supply, particularly in butterfat, leading to a dramatic decline in butter prices.
Government Shutdown Could Lead to Dairy Industry Volatility
Line on Agriculture
The marketplace could become volatile without information from the USDA regarding supply and demand data.
The Economics of Dairy Digesters - Part Two
Farm of the Future
The economics have changed when looking at building digesters on dairies to convert manure into energy.
The Economics of Dairy Digesters - Part One
Farm of the Future
Terrain senior dairy analyst Ben Laine says digester economics aren’t what they used to be.
Dairy Off To a Good Start in 2025
Line on Agriculture
Prices have been good for dairy producers, including milk.
Dairy Economics Perspective From NMPF
Line on Agriculture
Overall, it has been good prices for with the trend expected to continue into to the supply-demand balance.
Milk is An Important Component of USDA Dietary Guidelines
Line on Agriculture
The National Milk Producers Federation continues to reiterate their message that cow milk needs to be a part of the official USDA Dietary Guidelines to ensure the proper development of youth.
Dairy Prices Strong
Line on Agriculture
Prices are good now for dairy producers, but whether or not they stay that way, will depend on the upcoming corn and soybean harvest.
Dairy Margins Tighten
Line on Agriculture
Butter prices have reached record levels at the Chicago Board of Trade.
Part 2: Dairy Industry Check-In; US Dairy Prices Tank
Line on Agriculture
National Milk Producers Federation's Senior Vice President of Membership Services and Strategic Initiatives, Chris Galen