Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Wednesday Midday Dairy Market Summary - Spot Prices Push Higher

OUTSIDE MARKETS SUMMARY:

CORN: 1 Higher
SOYBEANS: 6 Higher
SOYBEAN MEAL: $7.20 Higher
LIVE CATTLE: $0.80 Higher
DOW JONES: 284 Points Higher
NASDAQ: 265 Points Higher
CRUDE OIL: $0.10 Higher

MIDDAY MARKET UPDATE:

The block cheese price increased 4.25 cents, closing at $1.6015 with two loads traded. This is the highest price since Nov. 11, 2025. The barrel cheese price jumped 7.00 cents, closing at $1.56 with no loads traded and one unfilled bid posted with no interested sellers. The dry whey price remained unchanged at 63.75 with no loads traded. Class III futures are steady to 65 cents higher, with the April contract showing the greatest gain. The butter price increased 2.25 cents, closing at $1.8350 with no loads traded. There were two unfilled bids and two uncovered offers remaining at the close. Grade A nonfat dry milk increased 2.25 cents to close at $1.6725 with two loads traded. Class IV futures are 25-50 cents higher. Butter futures are 2.63-7.50 cents higher with the April, May and July contracts limit up. Dry whey futures are 1.30 cents lower to 0.50 cent higher. Cheese futures are 0.10-5.30 cents higher.




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