This week’s Ag Smarter – The Dairy Feed covers weakening dairy markets, key takeaways from USDA’s June WASDE report and pressure on grain prices from growing South American supplies. We also discuss the latest developments in cattle markets, including New World screwworm concerns and risk management strategies for producers.
Podcast Articles
Ag Smarter – Tech Talk: Corn, Class III Milk & Butter Market Analysis
Cody and Andy break down the latest moves in corn, Class III milk and butter markets, highlighting key chart patterns, market trends and potential price direction.
Forecast Update Live: Exports vs. Demand in the June Dairy Outlook
The Ever.Ag Insights team reviews the June dairy forecast, highlighting strong export demand as a key market support while examining concerns around weaker domestic consumer spending. The discussion also explores dairy product outlooks, global competitiveness and rising financial pressures across US agriculture.
GDT Review: China Steps Back, Southeast Asia Steps Up
Cody Koster and Jon Spainhour break down the latest Global Dairy Trade auction, highlighting weaker powder prices, stronger butterfat markets and a surprising shift in global buying patterns. With China posting its lowest GDT purchasing volume in 15 years and Southeast Asia emerging as the dominant buyer, the discussion explores what these trends could mean for dairy exports and global market direction.
Ag Smarter – The Dairy Feed: Markets, Milk and a June Outlook
Jim Matthews and Kathleen Wolfley discuss falling feed costs, strengthening dairy markets, ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, and the key factors to watch in June, including US crop development, European milk production and dairy export competitiveness. The episode also features Jake Kingsley’s latest market update “Words From Wichita”.
Ag Smarter – The Dairy Feed: WASDE Reactions, Rising Costs & Summer Market Pressure
This week on Ever.Ag’s Ag Smarter: The Dairy Feed, Jim Matthews and Kathleen Wolfley break down the latest WASDE report and what it means for grain, feed, dairy and livestock markets heading into Summer. The team looks ahead to seasonal market pressure, export demand and how producers can think about managing risk.
Ag Smarter – The Dairy Feed: Milk Up, Feed Down: A Better Day for Dairy Margins
In this episode of Ag Smarter: The Dairy Feed, Jim Matthews and Kathleen Wolfley break down a more favorable day for dairy producers, with milk futures moving higher while feed and energy markets pull back. They discuss strength in nonfat dry milk, butter and cheese exports, planting progress, ongoing wheat concerns, Middle East uncertainty, and key risk management opportunities heading into the months ahead. Disclaimer: Please review the full disclaimer at the end of the video.
Ag Smarter – GDT Review: GDT Rebounds 1.5%: Mozzarella Strength Opens Export Window Slightly
In this week’s Global Dairy Trade update, prices edged higher by 1.5% overall, with gains in skim milk powder (+2.9%), whole milk powder (+2.0%), and mozzarella (+4.2%) helping offset declines in cheddar (-3.9%) and butter (-3.1%).
Ag Smarter Forecast Update Live: Exports vs. Oversupply: Dairy Markets Face a Tug-of-War
In-depth dairy, grain, and feed market analysis featuring global trade data, price trends, and expert insights to support smarter risk management decisions.
Ag Smarter – Tech Talk: Choppy Markets, Breakout Signals, and What’s Next for Dairy and Stocks
Discover the most powerful dairy market signals impacting dairy stocks right now. Tech Talk breaks down pricing volatility, market momentum, and risk strategies for dairy producers and ag traders.
Ag Smarter: The Dairy Feed – Wheat Leads, Energy Eases, Dairy Demand in Focus
Dairy markets are flashing green as nonfat dry milk hits new highs, but how long can the rally last? Jim and Kathleen break down tightening US powder supply, rising Class IV pricing, and whether export demand can keep up with elevated price levels.
Ag Smarter: The Dairy Feed: Cheese Exports Surge, Cattle Rally Continues and Wheat Conditions Raise Questions
Ag Smarter: The Dairy Feed breaks down dairy, grain, and feed markets with timely insight on exports, prices, and risk—what’s moving, why it matters, and what it means for your operation.
Ag Smarter: The Dairy Feed – Corn Acres Surprise: What It Means for Dairy Markets
In this episode of Ag Smarter: The Dairy Feed, Jim Matthews and Kathleen Wolfley break down the latest USDA planting intentions and quarterly stocks reports—and what they signal for the months ahead. Corn acres came in higher than expected, but markets are still searching for direction as global tensions, energy volatility, and fertilizer uncertainty cloud the outlook.
Ag Smarter – Tech Talk: All Spot, All Signals: Dairy Markets Heat Up Fast
Ag Market Outlook covering oil volatility, feeder cattle warning signs, and dry whey market trends to help farmers and ag businesses make informed risk management decisions.
Ag Smarter: The Dairy Feed – Feed Markets Stay Volatile as Fertilizer Concerns Loom into Planting Season
Market volatility remains in focus as dairy and feed markets face seasonal trends, global uncertainty, and fertilizer concerns discussed in this Ag Smarter: The Dairy Feed episode.



