Dairy Demand
Four organization leaders share outlooks for the year ahead.
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Consumers: How will inflation impact retail purchases?
To meet consumer demand and capture future growth, the industry will need to focus on innovative products that balance premium experiences, health claims, taste and convenience.
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2023 State of Dairy: Weathering the year ahead
Prepare for some high-pressure/low-pressure fronts.
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Northeast: A medley of opportunities and concerns
Land values and environmental regulations remain a challenge, especially in areas under development pressure due to urbanization.
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Central: Dynamic change in the ‘frontier’
Dairy's future in the region will require resiliency and processing capacity.
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Appalachian: Similar concerns, diverse answers
Like Southeast and Florida FMMOs, the Appalachian FMMO is heavily dependent on the Class I fluid milk market.
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I-29 Corridor: Sustaining a stable and strong pulse
The region’s outlook is heavily dependent on two primary issues – feed availability and cost, and processing capacity.
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Mideast: Financial picture has an undercurrent
With ample water, the region has many advantages, creating opportunities for growth. Building on those strengths will require industry partnerships that can produce value and increase markets.
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2023 State of Dairy
The economic state of U.S. dairy: 2023 will differ from 2022
2023 will be different from 2022, particularly from a dairy farmer financial perspective. It will put further emphasis on the critical importance of producers making the fullest use of available risk management tools.
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Southeast: The future hinges on marketing changes
The continuing decline in fluid milk sales creates challenges for producers and processors alike. That’s amplified by higher costs and tight labor supplies, leading to fewer markets and lower production.
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