Monthly Class III-IV milk prices are the highest since the closing months of 2022, a sign Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs) will post stronger blend prices for August milk marketings.

With Class III-IV milk prices mixed compared to a month earlier, high Class I milk utilization FMMOs should see the strongest blend prices for July milk marketings.

Here is a look at news affecting dairy operations that occurred over the last week.

With prices for all milk classes rising during June Dairy Month, milk checks for June milk production will be stronger.

The Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) advanced Class I base price continues to rise, and there’s a change in the Class I mover formula impact, albeit small.

Milk checks for May milk production will improve thanks to a big jump in the Class III milk price, propelled by a large increase in the value of protein.