Supply Could Overwhelm Demand in Early 2026
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Unfortunately for dairy producers, the glut of milk both in the United States and globally is expected to persist into 2026, which means milk prices will likely remain low or slide further at least for first half of the year. However, dairy demand could expand, offering a glimmer of hope for prices.
According to Betty Berning, analyst with the Daily Dairy Report, the bulls ruled the first part of 2025, while the bears closed out the year. “One of the themes of 2025 was the increased volume of milkfat in the United States, which led to multi-year low butter prices,” she said. “Butter churns ran hard due to heavy cream supplies and weaker demand for other fat-heavy products, including ice cream and cream cheese.”
By Fran Howard
January 20, 2026 02:00 PM
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