Exports key for milk prices, economist says

*Tri-State Neighbor photo by Melisa Goss*

Stability, innovation and collaboration between dairy producers, processors and policymakers will be key to managing milk prices in 2025.

That’s according to Katie Burgess, director of risk management at Ever.Ag. Burgess spoke during a breakout session at the 2025 Central Plains Dairy Expo in Sioux Falls in March.

The dairy sector has faced significant challenges over the years, with fluctuating milk prices often creating uncertainty for producers. The current pricing system, heavily influenced by supply and demand dynamics, has been criticized for its lack of predictability, Burgess said.

Fortunately, so far, milk checks have been better than expected in 2025.

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