We partner with Ever.Ag to provide highlights of weekly dairy market activities, along with a summary of key market indicators.
March inflation data came in near expectations with the Consumer Price Index up 3.3% from 2025, the biggest year-over-year gain since 2024. Consumer sentiment dropped notably, with the University of Michigan index pulling back sharply to 47.6 from the previous month’s 53.3. This was the lowest reading since the survey began in 1978.
Energy volatility drives crop prices, shifts 2026 planting decisions
Source: RFD TV
Energy market volatility is driving grain and oilseed prices and reshaping 2026 planting decisions. Tanner Ehmke, an economist with CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange, says rising input costs and shifting price signals are pushing producers toward soybeans and away from corn and wheat.
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative will once again offer $10,000 in secondary education scholarships to its membership, the cooperative announced today. Edge is proud to award the children of its members who exemplify the voice of milk through their education, career aspirations and future goals. Applications must be submitted by Friday.
For the ninth consecutive month, dairy product exports surpassed year-over-year volume in February as cheese led the charge. February cemented the speed at which U.S. dairy exports are moving in today’s global marketplace.
Whenever there is an opportunity for agriculture to shine in the national limelight, Amy Penterman is all-in. While she was preparing to represent her fellow Wisconsin dairy farmers in legislative meetings in the nation’s capital, she received an email that was unexpected, yet thrilling. The email included an invitation to the single largest gathering of farmers the White House has ever hosted.
Overview of dairy markets and policies with Dr. Marin Bozic
Source: Dairy Stream
We are through the first quarter of 2026, and we’ve seen some big items for dairy. Tune in to the latest episode of the Dairy Stream podcast, where Dr. Marin Bozic discusses the key highlights from the past four months, including dairy policy issues, market trends, and more.
Save the Date: DBA's Dairy Golf Classic set for July 28
Source: Dairy Business Association
Save the date for the annual DBA Dairy Golf Classic, a premier golf outing that supports Wisconsin’s dairy industry. This event brings together DBA members, sponsors and dairy enthusiasts for a day of networking, fun and friendly competition. This year, the outing will take place on July 28 at Lake Arrowhead in Nekoosa, Wis.
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