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DairyTalk 183: A Narrow Window - How Dairy Farms Can Position for 2028 - by Helmut Demmelhuber
The dairy industry is entering a decisive phase. A severe heifer shortage - triggered by earlier shifts toward beef-on-dairy - now collides with expanded processing capacity and a biologically limited milk supply. This imbalance gives producers temporary negotiating power, but the window is closing fast. At the same time, new federal pricing standards permanently reward high-protein, high-component herds while exposing weaker-quality systems. With interest rates, trade volatility, and biosecurity risks adding pressure, this episode outlines three strategic paths - internal herd rebuilding…
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