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.

March 5 2025
With the uncertainty of a new administration and related shifting trade policies, not to mention the untested long-term impacts of the upcoming Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) changes set to take effect...
Feb. 15 2025
At the start of 2025, market sentiment and supply and demand risks are tilted toward the downside, but I think we’ll see decent milk prices and margins for dairy farmers despite the risks
Jan. 15 2025
Much has been made of greater milk component production in recent years, and for good reason