DairyTalk 731: Cheese, Butter, and Protein Exports: Why U.S. Dairy Processing Is Shifting Its Priorities - by Helmut Demmelhuber

DairyTalk by Helmut Demmelhuber · Oct 25, 2026 · 18m

This podcast episode is based on an industry article examining a $13 billion investment wave in U.S. dairy processing across 19 states. Major projects in New York, Texas, and Wisconsin are intended to expand processing capacity while modernizing facilities through automation, improved efficiency, and more sustainable production technologies. Strong domestic demand for cheese and butter provides an important foundation, but the financial success of this expansion will increasingly depend on international markets for dairy products and proteins. The central economic question is whether future…