This week’s Ag Smarter - The Dairy Feed covers weakening dairy markets, key takeaways from USDA’s June WASDE report and pressure on grain prices from growing South American supplies. We also discuss the latest developments in cattle markets, including New World screwworm concerns and risk management strategies for producers.

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Cody Koster and Jon Spainhour break down the latest Global Dairy Trade auction, highlighting weaker powder prices, stronger butterfat markets and a surprising shift in global buying patterns. With China posting its lowest GDT purchasing volume in 15 years and Southeast Asia emerging as the dominant buyer, the discussion explores what these trends could mean for dairy exports and global market direction.

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Jim Matthews and Kathleen Wolfley discuss falling feed costs, strengthening dairy markets, ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, and the key factors to watch in June, including US crop development, European milk production and dairy export competitiveness. The episode also features Jake Kingsley’s latest market update "Words From Wichita".

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