In news affecting dairy's bottom line in mid-January, the Class I base price edges higher and the GDT index is back up. However, November fluid milk sales are down compared to the same month last year.

In dairy news this week: The USDA added six more states for national HPAI milk testing, the U.S. partners with Indonesia to enhance its dairy sector, and Dairy's Foundation awards education and outreach grants.

The January World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report (WASDE) showed this month’s 2024-25 U.S. corn outlook is for lower production, feed and residual use, exports and ending stocks.

As January 2025 gets underway, here is a look at the news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line.

Here is a look at news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line this third week of December 2024.

The December Feed Outlook report shows the 2024-25 U.S. corn ending stocks are reduced on greater use. The 2024-25 U.S. coarse grains supply forecast remains relatively unchanged this month at 447.5 million tons.

The December World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report (WASDE) showed this month’s 2024-25 U.S. corn outlook is for greater corn used for ethanol, larger exports and lower ending stocks.

In the news affecting dairy producers' bottom lines as we begin December 2024: Farmer is sentiment strong following the U.S. election, the GDT index increases again, and NMPF calls for dairy producers to support the Innovative FEED Act.

The November Feed Outlook report shows 2024-25 U.S. coarse grains supplies are reduced on lower corn yields. The 2024-25 U.S. coarse grain supply forecast is lower this month, as a slight decrease in corn yields offsets gains in sorghum supplies realized through elevated yields.