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Dairy Markets Grapple with Uncertainty Post-Holiday Season

12/31/2025

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Dairy markets face inventory and pricing uncertainty as the holiday season ends.
Data delays from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) leave industry players without timely insight into demand.
The cold storage report released December 23 shows cheese stocks higher than last year and butter down 8%.
November milk production reached 18,790 million pounds, up 4.5% year over year.
Production declined 3.4% from October, raising concerns about future output.

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Story summary

Dairy markets face inventory and pricing uncertainty as the holiday season ends.
Data delays from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) leave industry players without timely insight into demand.
The cold storage report released December 23 shows cheese stocks higher than last year and butter down 8%.
November milk production reached 18,790 million pounds, up 4.5% year over year.
Production declined 3.4% from October, raising concerns about future output.