The dairy markets are seeking a balance at prices that encourage greater milk output without killing demand. For several...

The dairy markets have once again proven the old trading adage that the best cure for high prices is high prices. After a spring...

After the fireworks of last week, the cheese markets have spent the past few days coming back to earth. Barrels distanced themselves...

The Tule Subbasin probationary hearing took place this past Tuesday, September 17 at the State Water Board in Sacramento. An article by...

U.S. milk output fell short of year-ago volumes for the 14th straight month in August. The deficit was narrow; production was just...

The dairy markets moved higher again as the trade grappled with structural barriers to expansion throughout the Northern Hemisphere.

On September 9, there was a formal hearing held by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to receive information...

Tighter milk supplies and lower milk solids output have stiffened competition among dairy processors. While there are no obvious...

Two weeks ago, I wrote about a big water decision concerning a current endangered species act regulation that requires the release...

The bears went into hibernation a little early this year, and the bulls enjoyed raucous celebrations on LaSalle Street. Milk and...

U.S. milk output has trailed prior-year volumes for 13 straight months. In Wednesday’s Milk Production report, USDA slashed its...

Over 350,000 acre-feet of stored northern California surface water is at stake in a decision that will be made by state and federal...

Like Katie Ledecky in a Paris pool, the dairy spot markets hit one milestone after another. But perhaps the pole vault and high jump...

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) held three public forums in the past 10 days to explain the upcoming...

As summer enters its final stretch, milk production conditions have mostly returned to seasonal norms. Hot temperatures continue...

Feed is cheap and milk revenues are lofty. USDA announced the July Class III milk price at $19.79 per cwt. While that was 8ȼ lower than...

As befits the season, the dairy markets heated up this week. The trade is becoming increasingly concerned that milk will remain tight...

Dairy producers have just cashed a very big milk check, and they’re looking forward to similarly lucrative payments for the rest of...

As readers of this weekly report are well aware of, I have written extensively about the Quota Implementation Plan (QIP) since...

Back when California operated under a State Milk Marketing Order, milk price hearings were a regular occurrence. I can remember...