Program on Dairy Markets and Policy

Let's focus on cheese. Big block/barrel spread and Millennials are pushing back on processed cheese, but total cheese consumption is actually up... significantly. With milk production growth slowing in EU and cow numbers down in the US, maybe prices have a chance to rebound in 2019. The outlook video is about 13 minutes long and you can access it here or from the Podcast section of the web site.

John Shutske stops by the office to talk about farm stress. We captured three short videos (11 to 15 minutes each) which talk about chronic stess, how stress affects us, and exerting some control over stress in our lives. You can access the videos here or from the Miscellaneous Podcast section of the web site.

There is a new Information Letter Which looks at Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations Permits on Public Notice ‐ Dairy Cattle (CAFOs). The purpose of this is to provide a new leading indicator for future growth of milk supply in the United States.