Damian Morais

3 days ago | en.edairynews.com | Damian Morais

A supply-managed dairy sector is undermining Canada’s internal trade progress. Efforts to create a seamless internal trade market across Canada are facing resistance from Quebec’s dairy farmers, who are defending the province’s protectionist supply management system.

3 days ago | en.edairynews.com | Damian Morais

Block and barrel cheese values continue to fall on CME as dairy market faces renewed pressure. Cheese prices took another hit Tuesday on the CME cash dairy market, with both block and barrel cheese experiencing noticeable declines. Blocks dropped by 4.25 cents to $1.88, while barrels fell 2.5 cents to $1.90, widening the spread that had recently narrowed.

3 days ago | en.edairynews.com | Damian Morais

May data reveals fewer dairy cows sent to slaughter, signaling changes in cull decisions and market signals. The number of U.S. dairy cows culled for beef in May declined year-over-year, reflecting ongoing adjustments in herd management strategies. According to USDA data, about 249,000 dairy cows were removed from production—a drop of 6% compared to May 2023—marking the third consecutive monthly decline in cull numbers.

3 days ago | en.edairynews.com | Damian Morais

Strategic growth accelerates as Edge Dairy Cooperative appoints expert to lead science and innovation initiatives. Edge Dairy Cooperative is advancing its strategic growth by appointing a new Director of Science and Innovation, signaling a strong commitment to research-driven progress in dairy farming. This leadership move aims to enhance the cooperative’s capacity to deliver cutting-edge solutions that boost productivity, sustainability, and profitability for its member farmers.

3 days ago | en.edairynews.com | Damian Morais

Rising cow numbers raise questions about milk prices amid demand uncertainty. The U.S. dairy herd has expanded to its largest size since 2021, reaching 9.43 million cows in May, with year-over-year growth of 17,000 head. This marks the fifth consecutive monthly increase and reflects producers’ confidence in sustained milk demand despite mixed market signals.