Mark Jekanowski

As milk output per cow inches up, herd growth is slowing down. What does this mean for local dairy farmers and the market?

Cattle supplies are tightening, and you might feel it at the grocery store. Let’s break down what these trends mean for your dinner plans.

USDA is getting geared up for the 102nd annual Agricultural Outlook Forum coming up next month, and registration is already open.

Due to a potential leveling out of cow inventories, USDA did not make any large changes to their 2025 milk production forecast

The latest forecast from USDA shows a slight increase in beef production this year and next. The Department says the increase this year is up to 190 million pounds, while 2026’s number increased to 340 million pounds.

When compared to the previous USDA projects released in September, meat production and prices decreased, for the most part.

USDA forecasts for increased wheat yield and production play a role in both larger ending stock numbers and a lower season ending average price estimate.

While domestic milk production is expected to go up in 2025 and the following year, according to USDA, so is consumer demand.

The latest USDA meat production forecast showed mixed changes for this year and next.

The record world wheat production continues to grow. Mark Jekanowski said the production forecast is now at 816.2 million tons.