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China’s Weakening Economy Spells Trouble for Dairy
China’s Weakening Economy Spells Trouble for Dairy

Changing demographics could eventually diminish China’s Importance in global dairy markets.

High Beef Prices to Encourage On-Going Dairy Culling
High Beef Prices to Encourage On-Going Dairy Culling

As beef production falls, meatpackers will be looking to dairy producers for cattle

Culling Rates Higher than a Year Ago
Culling Rates Higher than a Year Ago

High slaughter rates could curtail milk production growth in 2023.

Heifer Shortage to Limit Expansion
Heifer Shortage to Limit Expansion

Crossbreeding for beef cows and the cost of raising heifers have added to the replacement heifer shortage.