US Dairy Digest

This week’s US dairy update breaks down the latest production figures that pushed butter and cheese prices to year-low levels, explores why milk supply keeps climbing despite softer margins, and explains how shifting USDA report schedules are leaving the market temporarily flying blind. We also look at slowing cheese growth, strong whey protein demand, tight heifer supplies, and Fonterra’s revised...

This week’s US dairy update explores how a shift in exchange rates briefly boosted butter and N-F-D-M, while cheese markets face renewed pressure from lower European prices. Stronger-than-usual milk production in August and September—driven by a larger herd and low culling—adds weight to domestic markets. Export opportunities that supported the US earlier this year are narrowing as Asian buyers pi...

This week’s US Dairy Market Update highlights continued oversupply amid a government data gap, with milk production estimated up 3% year-on-year. European mozzarella prices have plunged 33 cents below US levels, reshaping export competitiveness. South Korea’s cheese imports are surging, US whey retains leadership though Germany now tops China’s WPC 80 plus market, and farmer proposals to reduce he...

Butter prices tumble again as U.S. milkfat oversupply keeps pressure on global markets, while whey proteins continue to defy the downturn with record-high prices. In this week’s Vesper U.S. Dairy Digest, we break down the contrasting trends across the dairy complex, explain how the N-A-S-S data blackout affects market visibility, and share Vesper’s latest butter production estimates. For the full...

U.S. dairy markets turned “green” this week as butter and cheese prices rebounded strongly. In this episode, we break down Jasper Endlich’s latest market analysis, from cold storage trends and export activity to why long-term fundamentals remain bearish. Plus, a closer look at China’s fading dairy demand and its impact on global prices. For the full market analysis and real-time US dairy prices, v...