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.
The Dairy Feed (Video) Articles
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: 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: 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.
Ag Smarter – The Dairy Feed (Video): Soybeans Limit Down, Dairy Exports Strong
The Dairy Feed breaks down soybeans hitting limit down, volatile feed markets, and strong dairy exports—what these moves mean for dairy producers.
Ag Smarter – The Dairy Feed (Video): Middle East Tensions Shake Dairy Markets
Geopolitical tension dairy feed markets are shifting fast. Discover how fuel costs, shipping disruptions, and rising crude oil prices may impact spring dairy production
Ag Smarter – The Dairy Feed (Video): March Market Madness
Kathleen Wolfley and Jim Matthews break down Middle East tensions and their impact on grain, feed, energy, and dairy markets, with updates on crude oil, corn basis, canola, protein markets, cottonseed, byproducts, and the latest GDT results.

