In news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line the third week of June 2025: July’s Class I base milk price climbs to $18.82 per cwt, the Canadian government passes bill to protect dairy in future trade talks, fluid milk sales and GDT are down, and scholarships are available to dairy producers attending YDLI.

The milk production forecasts for both 2025 and 2026 based on the latest Milk Production report as cow inventories are raised from 2025 and milk per cow is raised for both 2025 and 2026.

In the Weekly Digest: Culver’s offers free frozen custard to dairy farmers, the Senate agriculture committee released its budget reconciliation text, NMPF recaps its board of directors meeting, and Rabobank provides a global dairy supply and demand report.

As predicted, April faced headwinds against looming trade wars and strong performances seen in April of last year. U.S. dairy product export volume fell 5% year over year in April and was down 1.5% year to date.

In dairy-related news the second week of June 2025: A new IDFA report highlights dairy’s economic impact, America’s oldest cheesemaker seeks new stewardship, agenda announced for California Creamery Operators Association annual meeting, and the CDCB integrates genotyping-by-sequencing technology.

In news affecting dairy farmers' bottom lines at the start of June 2025: The Senate Ag Committee advances the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, Darigold opens largest dairy processing facility in the Northwest, and farmer sentiment reaches a four-year high.

Class III and Class IV milk prices are expected to strengthen in May following months of depressed prices based on a preview of Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) milk class prices.

In dairy-related news at the end of May 2025: U.S. dairy secures greater market access with Costa Rica, the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission report was released, a SNAP dairy incentive program expands to Arkansas, and the Holstein Association USA names a  distinguished leader and elite breeder.

April’s margin was $10.42 per hundredweight (cwt) after feed costs were stronger than expected and the milk price fell again, pushing the margin down from March and resulting in the year’s lowest margin yet.