Cash dairy markets posted a mixed-to-firmer tone Thursday, according to reports from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). Cheese blocks moved higher, while dry whey held steady. For Montana producers and ag businesses that track milk checks, feed ingredients, and consumer demand, it’s a small data point—but one that can matter when margins are tight. The […]
Grain markets were on the defensive heading into the next round of USDA data, with reports indicating corn futures were pressing toward recent lows while traders waited for fresh government numbers. For Montana producers, this isn’t just a Chicago story. Grain prices ripple into feed costs, backgrounding budgets, and even hay demand—especially when drought and […]