Cull Cattle Prices – Quebec Auctions
Cull dairy cow prices in Quebec saw moderate increases this week, with average prices up in most weight classes and locations.
Overall average for dairy cull cows (excluding Bic auction): $1.55/lb, up $0.05 from...
The USDA's Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook: April 2025 report projects higher milk production this year, even as dairy product prices continue to decline.
Key Highlights:
Milk Production: The 2025 forecast has been raised to 226.9 billion pounds, up 0.7...
Early this year, most market signals indicated that dairy could have a bright 2025. After all, dairy continued to be a growth category with domestic retail sales climbing $2 billion over the past year to $78 billion, according to...
🐄 Cull Dairy Cattle Prices Up Across Quebec
Cull dairy cow prices increased slightly across most weight classes and regions:
Provincial Overview (Excluding Bic Auction)
Total Dairy Cows Sold: 1,251 head
Average Price: $1.57/lb live (+$0.12 from previous week)
Price Range:...
Source: Iowa Sate University
The average price received by farmers for milk was $23.50 per cwt, 60 cents below the January price but $4.50 above February 2024 according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Agricultural Prices report.
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Written by: Michael Langemeier and James Mintert, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture
Weaker expectations for the future led to a decline in farmer sentiment in March as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index fell 12 points to a reading of...
According to a recent CoBank report, genetic improvements in the U.S. dairy herd are fueling unprecedented growth in key milk components essential for cheese, butter, and other dairy products. While overall milk production has remained steady, butterfat and protein...
Source: Rabobank
According to a recent RaboResearch report, the global dairy market is on track for modest growth in 2025, driven by a steady expansion in supply and rising export demand, despite evolving trade dynamics. Key regions like the EU...
Source: USDA
Summary
The projection for average dairy herd size in 2025 is increased by 5,000 head to 9.380 million head. However, the 2025 farm milk production forecast is lowered to 226.2 (-0.7) billion pounds due to slower-than-expected growth in output...
Beef-on-dairy crossbreeding is the latest step in the evolution of dairy genetics and is now a key driver of the U.S. supply of both beef and dairy cattle. Some 72% of dairy farms are now incorporating beef genetics into...
