Milk Check Outlook is published 15 times a year—on the 10th and 25th of nearly every month. Hoard’s Dairyman works with industry experts from across the country to provide their perspective on everything from milk prices, the future of the dairy economy, and how to be a profitable producer. These columns are found in each Hoard’s Dairyman magazine and are also distributed by email. To receive these columns, please subscribe to the magazine or sign up to receive our weekly e-newsletter.

July 12 2024
It should come as no surprise to anyone in the U.S. dairy industry that supply and demand drive the milk price. In a competitive market, we expect profit margins, and therefore price, to move to values...
June 5 2024
Consumers slowed dairy consumption in response to high levels of inflation, which has risen by 17% over the last three years
May 8 2024
As the dairy industry moves through the spring flush, we find ourselves wondering where the bottom will be for milk prices