The Beef Boom Won’t Protect Milk Markets Forever
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- Jul 15
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Strong beef prices are giving dairy producers an added cushion as milk prices soften, but market analysts say the opportunity comes with a growing need to protect margins on multiple fronts.
During a recent dairy market webinar hosted by Standard Nutrition, Ever.Ag analysts Mike North and Kathleen Wolfley outlined an environment where beef-on-dairy revenue, cull cow values and relatively affordable feed costs are helping offset weaker milk futures.
“As we look forward right now, dairy margin coverage (DMC) margins are still favorable,” North says. “But this calculation doesn’t include any beef revenue. When you add what many farms are receiving from beef calves and cull cows, you’re looking at some of the strongest overall margin opportunities we’ve seen in years.”
By Taylor Leach
July 13, 2026 02:07 PM
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