The U.S. dairy market is experiencing dynamic changes, influenced by various factors ranging from international trade relations to evolving consumer behaviors. Recently, Katie Burgess, the dairy market advising director with Ever.Ag, offered an in-depth examination of these ongoing developments at the Oregon Dairy Farmers Convention in Salem, Ore. Her insights shed light on the potential trajectories for the dairy industry in 2025.
The Importance of Exports for the U.S. Dairy Market
A key takeaway from Burgess’s presentation is the critical role exports play in the U.S. dairy market. In 2024, while exports started off slowly, they ultimately achieved record cheese export months, providing a crucial buffer for maintaining milk prices. Notably, cheese exports hit an all-time high last year, signaling growing global consumer interest in American dairy products—a trend particularly crucial as domestic production increases.
“This is really good news that consumers around the world are finding value in American dairy products, because as we grow here domestically, that’s going to be the key,” she said.
By Karen Bohnert
March 19, 2025
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