Dairy Trade

Weekly Digest: Checkoff to celebrate National Cheese Day June 4

karen@agproud.com — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:15:50 -0400

In the news related to dairy farming the first week of June 2026: The dairy checkoff brings "Body by Cheese" to life for National Cheese Day, U.S. dairy calls for action on Canadian dairy trade practices, and the FARM Program kicks off its annual Excellence Awards.

Economic Update: June Class I base price reaches $22.18 per cwt

karen@agproud.com — Thu, 21 May 2026 13:13:23 -0400

In the news impacting a dairy producer's bottom line the third week of May 2026: June Class I base price reaches $22.18 per cwt, fluid milk sales for March are 2.3% higher than a year earlier, the FARM Environmental Stewardship Program integrates newly updated RuFaS Model, and entries are now open for the 2026 World Forage Analysis Superbowl.

The world is craving U.S. dairy products

jenn@agproud.com — Thu, 07 May 2026 15:22:40 -0400

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.

Economic Update: USDA puts Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act into effect

karen@agproud.com — Thu, 07 May 2026 15:14:57 -0400

In the news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line the first week of May 2026: The USDA puts Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act into effect, GDT index back up 1.5%, and farmer sentiment declines amid input cost and availability concerns.

Weekly Digest: USDA seeks nominees for the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board

karen@agproud.com — Mon, 04 May 2026 13:54:45 -0400

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.

Economic Update: May Class I base milk price climbs past $20 per cwt

karen@agproud.com — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:12:08 -0400

In the news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line the third week of April 2026: May Class I base milk price climbs past $20 per cwt, fluid milk sales remain lower than last year, GDT index is down again, Alltech survey estimates world feed production increased in 2025, protein innovation, margin discipline emerge as top priorities for dairy executives, and applications open for Dairy’s Foundation grants.

Weekly Digest: NMC announces agenda for June regional meeting in Wisconsin

karen@agproud.com — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:16:13 -0400

In dairy-related news the second week of April 2026: NMC announces agenda for June regional meeting in Wisconsin, the GDT index drops 3.4%, farmer sentiment improves despite rising input costs, and Hiland Dairy hosts a grand opening at its Texas production facility.

U.S. dairy exports push full steam ahead

jenn@agproud.com — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:47:34 -0400

February cemented the speed at which U.S. dairy exports are moving in today’s global marketplace.

Weekly Digest: ADC seeks transparency in USDA cost survey

karen@agproud.com — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:29:44 -0400

In dairy-related news to finish out March 2026: ADC seeks transparency in USDA cost survey, NMPF: Dairy product prices see noticeable improvement, Holstein Association USA board approves updates to TPI formula, and a collaboration creates bilingual videos on cattle sustainability.

Economic Update: April Class I base milk price gets a boost to $18.66 per cwt

karen@agproud.com — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:53:29 -0400

In the news affecting a dairy farmer's bottom line the third week of March 2026: April Class I base price gets a boost to $18.66 per cwt, the dairy checkoff launches an online database to help farmers find grant opportunities, fluid milk sales start the year lower, and applications are now open for Holstein Foundation memorial scholarships.

U.S. dairy product exports keep moving into new year

jenn@agproud.com — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:32:44 -0400

The momentum of U.S. dairy exports in 2025 carried on as the calendar turned to 2026. January proved international interest in U.S. dairy products remains as year-over-year growth reached 12% in milk solids equivalent volume, with cheese and butterfat continuing to lead the way.

Weekly Digest: Class action lawsuit alleges price fixing in the U.S. fertilizer industry

karen@agproud.com — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:05:07 -0400

In the news affecting dairy farms the third week of March 2026: A class action lawsuit alleges price fixing in the U.S. fertilizer industry, most of the U.S. rented farmland is owned by non-farmers, and an agreement between Ecuador and the U.S. improves dairy market access.

Economic Update: GDT index moves higher in fifth consecutive event

karen@agproud.com — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:04:46 -0500

In the news affecting a dairy farmer's bottom line the first week of March 2026: GDT index moves higher in fifth consecutive event, AFBF economist examines the Dairy Margin Coverage program, and DMI CEO Barbara O’Brien announces her retirement.

Weekly Digest: OSHA fines 3 companies after 6 deaths at Colorado dairy farm

karen@agproud.com — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:56:08 -0500

In dairy-related news the last week of February 2026: OSHA fines three companies after six deaths at Colorado dairy farm, the USDA opens its enrollment period for Farmer Bridge Assistance payments, a new U.S.-Indonesia agreement secures access to critical dairy market, and the U.S. dairy community announces the launch of the Latin American Dairy Nutrition Congress.

2025 ends with near-record high finish in dairy export demand

jenn@agproud.com — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:36:50 -0500

Things could not have ended better for dairy product exports than they did in 2025.

Economic Update: March Class I base price to offer reprieve for producers

karen@agproud.com — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:24:35 -0500

The Economic Update contains positive news, from a higher March Class I base price to the USDA's plans to purchase $148 million in dairy products, as well as higher domestic fluid milk sales and GDT index. Don't forget there is one week left to enroll in the Dairy Margin Coverage for 2026.

Weekly Digest: USDA to open Continuous and General Conservation Reserve Program enrollment for 2026

karen@agproud.com — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:00:14 -0500

In dairy-related news the second week of February 2026: The USDA opened enrollment for CRP programs, the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy elects new board executive committee, U.S. and Argentina trade agreement includes dairy, and the DCHA opens registration for its annual conference and trade show.

Economic Update: Agriculture groups join forces for USMCA renewal

karen@agproud.com — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:56:48 -0500

In the news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line the first week of February 2026: Agriculture groups join forces for USMCA renewal, farmer sentiment drops sharply, the GDT index takes another big jump, and the annual “Plant a Seed” campaign is now open.

November 2025 exports reflect continued dairy demand

jenn@agproud.com — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:31:24 -0500

As trade data continues to be released following the six-week government shutdown last fall, records indicate a favorable end to the 2025 year for U.S. dairy products.

Economic Update: February Class I base milk price hits 68-month low

dave@agproud.com — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:08 -0500

In the news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line the third week of January 2026: February Class I base milk price hits 68-month low, fluid milk sales were down 1.8% in November, the GDT index is higher again, and a reminder to sign up for the Milk Loss Program and HPAI biosecurity webinars.

Dairy remains positive in an ag trade deficit year

dave@agproud.com — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:47:23 -0500

After delays during the six-week government shutdown last fall, reports summarizing 2025 and fiscal year 2026 dairy export data are flowing again. The October 2025 report from the U.S. Dairy Export Council provided good news, although dairy exports remain down since peaking in July.

Economic Update: Farmer sentiment drifts lower as trade uncertainty hangs over agriculture

karen@agproud.com — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:56:30 -0500

In the news affecting a dairy farmer's bottom line the first week of January 2026: Farmer sentiment drifts lower as trade uncertainty hangs over agriculture, GDT index moves higher to start the year, and NEXT assists with nearly 62 million pounds of dairy product export sales.

Weekly Digest: Dairy industry praises Julie Callahan confirmation as chief agricultural negotiator

karen@agproud.com — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:12:58 -0500

In dairy-related news as 2025 comes to a close: Dairy industry praises Julie Callahan confirmation as chief agricultural negotiator, milkfat supply outpaces demand in recent months, and genetic sequencing results released for Wisconsin dairy herd detection of HPAI.

Economic Update: Class I base milk price slumps to start 2026

dave@agproud.com — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:26:57 -0500

In the news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line the third week of December 2025: The Class I base milk price slumps to start 2026, fluid milk sales are down slightly in October, and the GDT index drops for ninth consecutive event.

2025: Dairy’s year in review

karen@agproud.com — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

As we near the end of 2025, it gives us a time to look back on the major news headlines of the year.

Economic Update: Steps taken to urge dairy enforcement in upcoming USMCA Review

karen@agproud.com — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:20:39 -0500

In the news affecting a dairy producer's bottom line the first week of December 2025: Steps taken to urge dairy enforcement in upcoming USMCA review, Walmart opens milk processing facility in Georgia, a better outlook for the future pushes farmer sentiment higher, and the GDT index falls again.

Economic Update: Class I base milk price rebounds to $18.21 in December 2025

dave@agproud.com — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:40:54 -0500

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.

Economic Update: Slight rise in farmer sentiment fueled by livestock

karen@agproud.com — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:02:35 -0500

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.

Weekly Digest: USDA to release key production data

karen@agproud.com — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:35:27 -0500

In dairy-related news this first week of November 2025: The USDA plans to release key production data in November, IDFA submits comments on global dairy trade barriers, a carcass composting bill passes in California, and Chobani partners with U.S. Soccer.

U.S. dairy trade strengthened in Southeast Asia

karen@agproud.com — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:28:18 -0400

On Oct. 26, U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer announced agreements and frameworks for trade agreements in four key Southeast Asian markets, a high-growth region for U.S. dairy exports.