Milk Check Outlook is published 15 times a year—on the 10th and 25th of nearly every month. Hoard’s Dairyman works with industry experts from across the country to provide their perspective on everything from milk prices, the future of the dairy economy, and how to be a profitable producer. These columns are found in each Hoard’s Dairyman magazine and are also distributed by email. To receive these columns, please subscribe to the magazine or sign up to receive our weekly e-newsletter.

Jan. 15 2025
Much has been made of greater milk component production in recent years, and for good reason
Jan. 3 2025
An unusual string of 13 consecutive months with U.S. milk production falling below year-earlier levels ended in August, and a 16-month streak of U.S. dairy cow numbers being down from a year ago ended...
Dec. 10 2024
In recent years, rising beef markets have presented substantial revenue opportunities for dairy producers