New Cheese Plants Could Shape Milk Prices

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The latest dairy market trends show a slight decline in milk production in Wisconsin, while states like Idaho and Texas have seen increases. Matt Tranel, Senior Dairy Market Advisor with Ever.Ag, attributes Wisconsin’s drop to the rising trend of breeding dairy cows to Angus calves for beef production, driven by high beef prices. He also highlights the impact of the Global Dairy Trade Index on U.S. dairy exports and notes that consumer demand is shifting towards more economical options like mozzarella for frozen pizza. Looking ahead, new cheese plants and whey production could significantly affect milk prices, and Tranel advises farmers to monitor their margins closely amid strong 2025 projections.

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