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Milk, Cows, Cheese and Butter Continue to Grow. Is it Being Matched by Domestic Consumption and Exports?

November 9, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The prior post covered the production growth of milk, cows, cheese and butter. Cheese production is growing by 4.5% annually and butter production is growing by 5.9% annually. Is domestic consumption growing at this [Read More …]

Protein Powders Strengthen While Cheese and Butter Bounce Off the Bottom

October 12, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending October 9, 2026 The dairy markets moved mostly higher this week as the protein powders continued to strengthen and cheese and butter bounced off the bottom. CME [Read More …]

Nutrition Starts Before Baby Arrives

August 13, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

August marks the most common birth month in the United States. From milk and yogurt to cheese, dairy foods offer a unique package of nutrients that help fuel early development. With August marking the most common [Read More …]

Ohio’s Top Cheesemakers Recognized at the 2026 Ohio State Fair Cheese Contest

July 29, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Pearl Valley Cheese Swiss named Grand Champion Grand Champion and Reserve Champion cheesemakers were selected on Thursday, July 23 at the 2026 Ohio State Fair Cheese Contest held at Miceli Dairy Products in Cleveland. The [Read More …]

Wisconsin Cheese and Dairy Makers Earn Over 100 Honors at 2026 American Cheese Society Judging & Competition

July 20, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Statewide showing includes 32 first-place finishes and more than 31% of all competition awards, more than double the next-highest-earning state. Wisconsin cow cheese and dairy product makers once again demonstrate the depth of the state’s [Read More …]

Digging Deeper into U.S. Exports of Butter

July 13, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The prior post analyzed the exports of cheese. The largest importer of U.S. Cheese is Mexico. Mexico’s adjourning border makes deliveries no more expensive than deliveries to the U.S. But Mexico cannot continue to accept [Read More …]

Digging Deeper into U.S. Exports of Cheese

July 7, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The prior post covered where U.S. exports of cheese and butter are going. Production of both cheese and butter have increased and exceed U.S. consumption. Exports are needed to balance production and sales. This post [Read More …]

Cheese Domestic Consumption is not Growing, But Production is Growing.

May 18, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

More than half of U.S. milk is used for Cheese. Dairy farms supplying the cheese producers are paid primarily on the value of milk protein and butterfat components. As covered in prior posts, the farm [Read More …]

Entire Dairy Complex Deflated

May 4, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending May 1, 2026 A tiny bit of air leaked out of the spot milk powder market, and the entire dairy complex deflated. CME spot nonfat dry milk [Read More …]

Part IV – Where Will Milk Pricing go in 2026?

February 11, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

The prior three posts covered the trends in milk pricing in 2025. This post will use that data to estimate where producer milk prices may be going in 2026. BUTTER Butter demand grew rapidly in [Read More …]

Step into Leadership with ACS

January 30, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Have you considered serving on the ACS Board of Directors? Board nominations are currently open, with a submission deadline of February 12. If you’ve been considering a leadership role within ACS, we encourage you to [Read More …]

October U.S. dairy exports jump 7%

January 26, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Another U.S. cheese export record, ongoing U.S. butterfat strength and an improved month for NFDM/SMP lead to best October since 2022. After a dip in September, U.S. dairy exports moved back into growth mode in October, as milk [Read More …]

New Research Shows Cheese Emerging as a Leading Valentine’s Gift

January 23, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Wedges of Love debuts as Wisconsin Cheese’s vibrant alternative to roses and chocolate Nearly two-thirds of Americans (62%) are tired of traditional Valentine’s Day gifts like chocolates, flowers, and teddy bears, according to new research [Read More …]

American Cheese Society Annual Conference Scholarships

January 16, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Annual Conference Scholarships For the American Cheese Society Annual Conference, the American Cheese Education Foundation grants multiple general scholarships along with a variety of named scholarships to our community. The scholarships cover a mixture of full scholarships [Read More …]

Why Dairy Moments Matter

January 15, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy’s moment is extending into 2026. In many ways, it’s strengthening. Whole milk is coming back into schools — after being explicitly kept out of recent editions of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, there it [Read More …]

Cheese Judging

January 12, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

March 6, 2026 This training course is designed to help you increase your confidence and focus your sensory and grading abilities to be an effective contest judge and understand the criteria against which cheeses are [Read More …]

Are Things Looking Up For Dairy?

January 2, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

With the Republican sweep of the recent US elections, global markets are focusing on the forthcoming risk of rising US protectionism and potential trade tensions. The November RoboResearch Food and Agribusiness report notes for dairy, [Read More …]

Butter Consumption Hits Historic High as Yogurt, Cottage Cheese, and Ice Cream Notch Growth in 2024

January 2, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Consumers continued their preference for wholesome dairy products in 2024, as new data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows U.S. per-capita dairy consumption at near historic highs. Butter consumption hit a new record last year, while [Read More …]

Tillamook Takes Top Honors at the World Cheese Awards–Again

December 16, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Cue the confetti (and maybe a cheese board): Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is celebrating big after the Tillamook Farmers’ Collection Hickory Smoked Extra Sharp White Cheddar won Gold at the 37th World Cheese Awards (WCA). The Tillamook Farmers’ Collection [Read More …]

Top 5 Cheese Trends Poised to Shape 2026

December 10, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Fourth Annual Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Report Reveals the Innovations Transforming Dairy Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) unveils its 2026 Wisconsin Cheese Trends Report, offering an in-depth look at the ideas, innovations, and consumer interests set [Read More …]

Governor Hochul Announces Belgioioso Cheese to Invest $23 Million for Expansion Projects in Capital Region and Southern Tier

November 25, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Storied Cheesemaker Will Grow Operations in Schenectady and Steuben Counties, Creating at least 30 New Jobs Expanded Facilities will Utilize Milk from New York State Farmers, Highlighting Importance of Agribusiness and Dairy Industry Governor Kathy [Read More …]

Wisconsin’s Cheese Community Celebrates Global Wins

November 19, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Including the First American to Win Young Cheesemonger of the Year Wisconsin’s cheese community celebrates a landmark year at the World Cheese Awards as Wisconsin cheeses earn international honors and Hanna Lee of Uplands Cheese [Read More …]

World Championship Cheese Contest

November 7, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

2026 will mark the 36th biennial World Championship Cheese Contest®, the world’s respected and honored technical cheese and butter competition, hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association! The next Contest will be held in Madison, [Read More …]

INFLATION – Are Retail Prices of Dairy Products Increasing?

November 1, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Retail inflation of the major dairy products was covered six months ago in a post to this site . A lot has happened since then. This post will cover the U.S. food index, and cheese, whole milk, [Read More …]

Tailgate promotions score a touchdown for dairy

November 1, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Fall is well known for its tailgating festivities at sporting events across the country. While NFL players and college athletes alike capture the spotlight on the field, dairy products are the real MVP of tailgating, [Read More …]

American Cheese Society Judging and Competition 2026

October 30, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The American Cheese Society Judging and Competition, a technical and aesthetic evaluation of American-made cheeses, will be held May 18-22, 2026, at the Huntington Bank Stadium on the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis campus. The Judging and Competition [Read More …]

Thirteenth Annual Comté Scholarship for ACS Certified Cheese Professionals™

October 20, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Comté Cheese Association is thrilled to announce its thirteenth annual Comté Scholarship for American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professionals™ (ACS CCP™s)! This special scholarship opportunity is open to all cheese experts who have passed the Certified Cheese [Read More …]

Dairy Market News at a Glance

October 16, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

CME Group Cash Markets (10/10) BUTTER: Grade AA closed at $1.6050. The weekly average for Grade AA is $1.6440 (-0.0950). CHEESE: Barrels closed at $1.7100 and 40# blocks at $1.7000. The weekly average for barrels [Read More …]

Bird flu persists in raw milk cheese

October 13, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Raw milk cheese products contained infectious avian influenza virus when made with contaminated raw milk, creating potential health risks for consumers, according to a new study. At the same time, no virus was detected in [Read More …]

REMINDER: Apply Now for DBIA Grants

September 26, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

A new round of Dairy Business Builder and Dairy Industry Impact grants administered by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) is open for small- to medium-sized dairy farmers, manufacturers, and processors in 11 Midwestern states. [Read More …]

Milk, Cows, Cheese and Butter Continue to Grow. Is it Being Matched by Domestic Consumption and Exports?

Protein Powders Strengthen While Cheese and Butter Bounce Off the Bottom

Nutrition Starts Before Baby Arrives

Ohio’s Top Cheesemakers Recognized at the 2026 Ohio State Fair Cheese Contest

Wisconsin Cheese and Dairy Makers Earn Over 100 Honors at 2026 American Cheese Society Judging & Competition

Digging Deeper into U.S. Exports of Butter

Digging Deeper into U.S. Exports of Cheese

Cheese Domestic Consumption is not Growing, But Production is Growing.

Entire Dairy Complex Deflated

Part IV – Where Will Milk Pricing go in 2026?

Step into Leadership with ACS

October U.S. dairy exports jump 7%

New Research Shows Cheese Emerging as a Leading Valentine’s Gift

American Cheese Society Annual Conference Scholarships

Why Dairy Moments Matter

Cheese Judging

Are Things Looking Up For Dairy?

Butter Consumption Hits Historic High as Yogurt, Cottage Cheese, and Ice Cream Notch Growth in 2024

Tillamook Takes Top Honors at the World Cheese Awards–Again

Top 5 Cheese Trends Poised to Shape 2026

Governor Hochul Announces Belgioioso Cheese to Invest $23 Million for Expansion Projects in Capital Region and Southern Tier

Wisconsin’s Cheese Community Celebrates Global Wins

World Championship Cheese Contest

INFLATION – Are Retail Prices of Dairy Products Increasing?

Tailgate promotions score a touchdown for dairy

American Cheese Society Judging and Competition 2026

Thirteenth Annual Comté Scholarship for ACS Certified Cheese Professionals™

Dairy Market News at a Glance

Bird flu persists in raw milk cheese

REMINDER: Apply Now for DBIA Grants

What’s Your Communication Level? by John Ellsworth

Born of the Bond Series Premiere Shines Spotlight on Veterinary Care Deserts

Dairy’s Big GLP-1 Moment: 5 Risks Processors Need to Know

Summer Is Over: Use This Fall to Evaluate Summer Heat Stress