But we are starting to see enough hopeful signs to become more confident that, despite continued trade turbulence, better times may be near. While not exactly a boom, the second half of 2019 may provide producers with the best milk prices they’ve seen in half-a-decade – and with that, a …
Pasquale’s Pizzeria in Downtown Rochester Was Filled With Dairy Farmers. They came to enjoy free pizza as a thank you for all the hard work they put into cheese, that absolutely essential pizza ingredient. The mood is upbeat — and for good reason. The price of milk per hundredweight is on the rise. “With prices …
As some fundamental aspects of the market look toward potential higher prices.
U.S. milk production is running lower than the previous year over three of the past six months. This trend is expected to continue as cow numbers continue to decline.
Cow numbers have declined steadily each month since May …
Market to reach $48.8 billion by 2025
The long-overdue end to Mexico’s retaliatory tariffs against U.S. cheese exports is a positive development amid a few other indicators suggesting that dairy’s fortunes may be improving. But much work remains before we can feel confident we’ve turned a corner.
Removing a barrier that has harmed trade with our largest international partner is important progress. …
Milk production is up in Wisconsin; cows produce more milk each year than the year before, and America’s Dairyland uniformly describes itself as in crisis.
Capitalism is an indifferent taskmaster, measuring success in growth and profits. But a different metric has shaken the Wisconsin dairy industry, worried rural communities and motivated policymakers: The number of …
Tasty and versatile cheese has long been a favorite food and ingredient of U.S. consumers. But recent sales data suggest the cheese segment has been struggling a bit, at least at retail. Dollar sales within the retail processed cheese category fell 3.7% to $2.8 billion during the 52 weeks ending Jan. 27, 2019, according to …
Which will optimize operations and maximize food freshness.
Whether handling fresh milk or cheese, dairy distribution centers need to move products from receiving to dispatch with high speed and precision. These facilities require efficient, accurate order fulfillment to meet strict sell-by dates and to maximize the shelf life of goods …
It’s time to pump the brakes on the hyperbole and assess the situation. However, dairy is facing recovery, not extinction.
On April 26, the Times offered a long-form piece titled “Stung by Trump’s Trade Wars, Wisconsin’s Milk Farmers Face Extinction.” That same day, block cheddar sold …