milk prices

Milk production is steady, but there's a shift in the air as international demand starts to cool down. What does this mean for American farmers?

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

U.S. dairy markets are seeing major softening in domestic prices even as dairy output and some export categories swell.

“I think the reason the market can't get enough traction right now is simply that there's just a little bit more product than is needed right now."

Butter prices have fallen to their lowest level since November 2021, dropping to $1.96 1/2 per pound on the close of Wednesday.

Based on the mid-year cattle report, a further tightening is expected of calves available for placement in late 2025 and early 2026.

Jekanowski said that was based on increased higher cow inventories, add more milk per cow.

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