Prices continue to support the ample flow of milk in the U.S. as the global marketplace wants more. In March, not only were U.S. dairy product exports up 8% from the same month a year ago, but it was the highest milk solid equivalent volume in four years.

Lameness is one of the leading causes of lost milk production and premature culling, making proactive hoof management essential to today’s dairy operations.

Prices for U.S. replacement dairy cows continued climbing into the first half of 2026, reaching a new record high in April, according to the latest quarterly estimates from the USDA.

In dairy-related news at the beginning of May 2026: The USDA is seeking nominees for the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board, May FSA interest rates hold steady, a USTR report underlines landmark wins for common name protections, and Holstein Association USA names its Star of the Breed and Herds of Excellence.

The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Agricultural Prices report, released April 30, established March’s Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program calculations. Both milk prices and feed costs rallied enough in March for the DMC program margin to climb out of the depths of indemnity payments.

In dairy-related news to end April 2026: Organic dairy producers file class action suit against the U.S. government, chocolate returns to the top as America’s favorite ice cream flavor, and dairy product prices continue to gain strength.