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Cash dairy prices higher except cheese Wednesday

Cash dairy prices were higher except for cheese Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey prices were up $0.02 at $0.71. Two sales were recorded at $0.6950 and $0.70.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0525 at $1.6425.  One sale was recorded at that...

Dairy farmer margins encouraging investment

A dairy economist says farmers are ending the year with margins close to all-time highs. Vice President of Global Operations and Insights Alyssa Badger with Highground Dairy tells Brownfield, “Producer margins have been above $10.00 per hundredweight since May and as a result of...

Indiana Dairy Forum

Brownfield’s Erin Anderson will cover the Indiana Dairy Forum in French Lick, Indiana. The post

Organic dairy assistance deadline extended

The USDA is extending the application period for dairy farmers to enroll in marketing assistance for this year. Producers now have until December 13th to sign up for the Farm Service Agency’s Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program. The $58 million available will provide cost-chare...

Central America’s trade agreement expected to spur more dairy trade

The U.S. Dairy Export Council Chairman says he’s excited for tariff-free dairy trade into Central America in the coming years. Alex Peterson tells Brownfield dairy products are experiencing significant demand growth throughout that region. “In 2026 we’ll have CAFTA go into full implementation and...

Cash dairy prices mixed Monday

Cash dairy prices were mixed again Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey prices were down $0.0150 at $0.64. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $0.64 to $0.65.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0050 at $1.6975.  Five sales were recorded, ranging from $1.6825 to...

Cheesemakers, dairy cooperative pleased with final FMMO decision

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service released their final decision on the federal milk marketing orders last week, and some groups are satisfied with what farmers and their cooperatives will vote on. The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association is pleased with USDA’s changes between last spring’s proposed...

Cash dairy prices mixed to end the week

Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey prices were unchanged at $0.6550. No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0350 at $1.6925.  Four sales were recorded, ranging from $1.66 to $1.67.  Cheese barrels were up $0.0125 at...

Cash dairy markets mixed Thursday

Cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey prices were up $0.0325 at $0.6550.  Four sales were recorded, ranging from $0.63 to $0.65.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0325 at $1.6575.  One sale was recorded at that price.  Cheese...

Cash dairy prices mostly lower Wednesday

Cash dairy prices were lower except for butter Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey prices were down $0.0025 at $0.6225.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0275 at $1.69.  Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.6875 to $1.69.  Cheese...

Bosse: U.S. dairy poised to lead global trade increases

An ag economist says U.S. dairy farmers have a global advantage when it comes to additional trade opportunities. Dan Bosse with Ag Resource tells Brownfield, “Europe cannot expand anymore because of environmental and because of issues of high grain costs and other issues regulatorily...

Michigan dairy digester projects gain state approvals

Progress is nearly complete for several dairy farm anaerobic digester projects in Michigan. Founder and CEO of the global waste solutions company Brightmark Bob Powell tells Brownfield the company has partnered with seven farms across West Michigan to produce renewable natural gas at five facilities....