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.

There is no doubt that the use of routine culture for mastitis pathogens, both contagious and environmental, is a powerful management tool for maintaining good udder health and milk quality in progressive dairy herds.