In dairy-related news the final week of November 2025: the Senate passes Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, the EPA and Army Corps unveil WOTUS proposal, the USDA launches a website for New World screwworm, and dairy leaders share progress and priorities at sustainability meeting.

USDA reports influencing dairy markets remain delayed following the conclusion of the government shutdown, and at the same time, seasonal pressures from the holiday season are shaping the U.S. dairy outlook for December. Producers should evaluate their current risk management options and secure additional coverage as 2025 comes to a close.

In the news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line the third week of November 2025: Class I base milk price rebounds to $18.21 in December 2025, fluid milk sales move higher, GDT index drops, Latin American trade frameworks announced, and crop disaster assistance and milk loss program applications due.

The milk production forecast for 2025 is raised from the previous report based on higher milk cow inventories and robust milk per cow through the third quarter of 2025. Estimated at 231.4 billion pounds, it was raised 1,400 million pounds from September’s report.

In dairy-related news the second week of November 2025: The USDA extends the livestock disaster recovery assistance application deadline and announces the opening of a sterile fly facility to combat NWS in Mexico. DCRC's annual meeting highlights emerging reproductive technologies, and Edge launches a farmer-led approach to lowering GHG emissions.

U.S. dairy farmers are thriving in the marketplace even as labor shortages and a volatile policy environment remain challenges, dairy industry leaders stressed at the joint annual meeting.

Twenty states including Idaho, Texas and New York boosted milk production a combined 789 million pounds in September.

In the news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line the first week of November 2025: A slight rise in farmer sentiment is fueled by livestock, the GDT index continues to fall, and fluid milk sales continue downward trend.

Dairy producers should anticipate smaller milk checks this month, based on a preview of Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) milk class prices.