Ag Smarter - The Dairy Feed: Wheat Leads, Energy Eases, Dairy Demand in Focus

Dairy markets are flashing green as nonfat dry milk hits new highs, but how long can the rally last? Jim and Kathleen break down tightening US powder supply, rising Class IV pricing, and whether export demand can keep up with elevated price levels.In grain and feed, wheat continues to lead the charge amid worsening Plains conditions, offering support to corn as planting gets underway across the Midwest. Meanwhile, volatile energy markets and global tensions remain a key wildcard—impacting everything from input costs to consumer demand.With gas prices pressuring household budgets, early signals suggest dining demand could soften—raising new questions for dairy consumption heading into summer.Plus, Jake delivers this week’s Words from Wichita, covering planting progress, soybean meal strength, and key risk management opportunities as fundamentals begin to take back control._EVER.AG INSURANCE SERVICES IS A LICENSED INSURANCE AGENCY AND AN AFFILIATE OF EVER.AG. INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IN THIS WEBSITE IS COMPILED FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE USER. INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM SOURCES BELIEVED TO BE RELIABLE AND IS FURNISHED WITHOUT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACCURACY OR CONTENT. MARKET DATA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. Ever.Ag is a licensed insurance agency in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OK, OH, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY. This agency is a equal opportunity provider.