AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST

Thursday Mar 26th, 2026

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.

Thursday Feb 5th, 2026

Caught in the Global Milk Squeeze

California Ag Today
Expanding international supply is pressuring prices but improving export competitiveness.

Wednesday Feb 4th, 2026

The Global Milk Equation

Southeast Regional Ag News
Record U.S. milk output faces pressure from growing international competition.

Monday Dec 8th, 2025

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.

Thursday Mar 13th, 2025

Dairy Off To a Good Start in 2025

Line on Agriculture
Prices have been good for dairy producers, including milk.

Friday Jan 31st, 2025

How High Will Egg Prices Go?

California Ag Today
Just updated from the USDA, a food price outlook for 2025 and, if you’re like many, your eyes are going to scan for one item: eggs. What is the executive department of United States agriculture anticipating?

Tuesday Jan 14th, 2025

Dairy Prices 2025 Outlook

Line on Agriculture
A slight increase in milk production could mean decent price margins.

Wednesday Sep 11th, 2024

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.

Wednesday Aug 14th, 2024

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.

Wednesday Feb 7th, 2024

Cattle Inventory's Impact on Dairy

Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA recently reported the U.S. cattle herd reached its lowest level since 1951. Bryan Doherty of Total Farm Marketing explains what this means for dairy farmers.