Industry News
Every post the Federation has filed under Industry News.
A tariff pause, and what it buys you
A four-month suspension of a set of dairy tariffs tied to an aircraft-subsidy dispute takes some of the sting out of imported cheese for buyers, and some of…
Read postA Class III number worth a second look
Class III settled in the mid-teens this month, and the number that matters more for most members is what it does to the feed-cost side of the margin,…
Read postA market that's finally moving, and help on the way for small processors
Milk prices are pulling out of February's slump, and a large federal relief package moving through Washington this week includes real support for small food processors.
Read postA record export month, and what it means for your milk cost
Federal export data for this month set an all-time high. For members buying milk to make cheese, strong exports are a quiet pressure on the same supply you…
Read postWhen the cold chain loses power, not just the farm
A historic winter storm knocked out power across a wide stretch of the country this week, and the damage to milk supply landed on processors as much as…
Read postThe cheese case at its winter low
Class III milk prices have been easing through January and into February. Here's what a softer winter market looks like from both sides of the vat.
Read postWhat a firmer cheese market means for you
Federal milk price benchmarks firmed up in January on the back of stronger cheese demand. Here's what that actually changes for a small creamery's spreadsheet.
Read postCheese stocks are up and the price knows it
Cheese and butter stocks are running well above last year, and Class III prices have pulled back since November. Here is what that means for your pricing this…
Read postA firmer milk-price forecast to open the year
The federal milk-price outlook improved this month, but production is running well ahead of last year too. What that combination means for your margin, not just your check.
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