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Experienced dairy traders discuss current market trends that affect payments to dairy farmers.

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Right now, high-protein diets are hot and cheese is still the biggest user of U.S. dairy.

But will it last?

In this episode of The Milk Check, we pull out our crystal balls and try to see into the future of U.S. dairy.

* Why GLP-1 may be a c... more

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En este episodio de The Milk Check en Español, Diego, Yara y Miguel analizan uno de los mercados lácteos más inciertos de los últimos años. El equipo conversa sobre la limitada disponibilidad de leche en algunas regiones de Estados Unidos, la fuerte ... more

Nonfat is sitting north of $2.25 on the CME spot market. But the bigger question is how long it can hold.

In the latest episode of The Milk Check, the Jacoby team breaks down a dairy market that feels tight, fragile and increasingly dependent on ti... more

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With Easter behind us, demand is easing, milk production is climbing, and the spring flush is here.

But beneath the surface, the dairy complex is anything but comfortable.

In the latest episode of The Milk Check, host Ted Jacoby III and the Jacob... more

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Tyler Jokerst
Director of Trade Operations
Episode: A Logistics Expert on the Iran Conflict and Dairy Trade
Joe Maixner
Head of Butter Trading Book
TC. Jacoby and Company
Episode: The Strait of Hormuz: What the Iran Conflict Means for Dairy Trade
Josh White
TC. Jacoby and Company
Episode: The Strait of Hormuz: What the Iran Conflict Means for Dairy Trade
Diego Carvallo
TC. Jacoby and Company
Episode: The Strait of Hormuz: What the Iran Conflict Means for Dairy Trade
Mike Brown
Episode: The Strait of Hormuz: What the Iran Conflict Means for Dairy Trade
Martijn Goedhart
From Cefetra Dairy, Europe
Cefetra Dairy
Episode: The Dryer’s Getting Robbed
Henk-Jan Bouwman
From Cefetra Dairy, Europe
Cefetra Dairy
Episode: The Dryer’s Getting Robbed
Lloyd Metzger
VP of Quality and Technical Services for Valley Queen Cheese Company, former Professor of Dairy Science at South Dakota State University
Valley Queen Cheese Company
Episode: Valley Queen on casein vs. whey. Plus, where whey goes from here.
TJ Jacoby
Way Technologist for Valley Queen, South Dakota State graduate
Valley Queen Cheese Company
Episode: Valley Queen on casein vs. whey. Plus, where whey goes from here.

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Ted Jacoby
Host of The Milk Check; TC Jacoby & Co. leadership in roundtables and market analysis.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Stop it!!!

    This is very, very difficult to listen to. It seems like you guys are all reading off of a page. There's no natural pause hesitation, organic conversation. I had to turn it off ...stop that.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Papa.whiskey
    United States3 months ago
  • I miss the farm

    A city dude.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Papa.whiskey
    United States5 years ago
  • Great information on dairy markets. The Jacobys bring decades of experience to this monthly podcast about the state of the ever changing dairy industry. Sounds quality sometimes detracts from episodes and content can be a little out of date by the time the episodes are released. Possibly a lag time between recording and release?

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Andyfromvermont
    6 years ago
  • Great!

    Excellent podcast guys, keep with the good work and information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cheesemonger123
    Mexico7 years ago
  • A great informative update on the dairy industry

    Always an excellent analysis of current trends and insider takes on current market forces contributing to the farmer’s milk check. I always look forward to the next episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Avanvh1
    United States7 years ago

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The $1,000 Calf: Why Beef Matters on the Dairy Farm
Q: How have replacement costs and calf prices influenced long-term investment decisions on dairy farms?
Rising replacement costs, with dairy heifer prices reaching around $3,000 in 2025, push farmers to leverage beef-on-dairy strategies and longer livestock cycles, shaping capital allocation toward maintaining or expanding herds in a way that balances milk production with higher-value beef revenue.
The $1,000 Calf: Why Beef Matters on the Dairy Farm
Q: What exactly is the beef-on-dairy trend and why is it changing profitability for dairy farms?
Beef-on-dairy involves using dairy cows to produce beef calves or crossbred calves; improved genetics and gender-sorted semen make it easier to raise beef calves from dairy cows, creating a new revenue stream that adds to milk sales and cull value, thereby boosting overall farm profitability.
The Ozempic and GLP-1 shockwave hitting U.S. dairy
Q: How can dairy align with GLP-1 weight management narratives?
Dairy can support weight management through high-quality protein and fat-rich products that improve satiety, enabling dairy to be positioned as part of a balanced, long-term health strategy rather than a short-term diet fix.
The Ozempic and GLP-1 shockwave hitting U.S. dairy
Q: What are GLP-1s and why are they important for dairy?
GLP-1s are appetite-suppressing peptides; the discussion centers on how maintaining higher GLP-1 levels through pharmaceuticals can influence snacking, dietary choices, and the role dairy can play in a satiety-focused diet.
Bienvenida, Ruth: fortaleciendo a Jacoby en Latinoamérica
Q: Cuéntanos qué pensó la primera semana en Jacoby, Ruth.
Ruth describe sentirse bienvenida, ver un equipo armónico y comprender que su experiencia en mercado técnico y producción puede acelerar la integración de Yara y la operación en México y Latinoamérica.

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The show centers on current and evolving dairy market dynamics, with roundtable discussions among traders, analysts, and industry professionals. Topics routinely cover cheese leadership in demand, global supply shifts, futures vs. spot price behavior, regional production trends, and the impact of logistics, energy costs, and geopolitics on dairy margins. Practical risk management, hedging considerations, and real-world implications for buyers, processors, and farmers are recurring throughlines, often anchored by expert guests and the hosts' industry experience. A notable strength is the mix of technical market color with actionable insights and a candid, sometimes humorous, exchange among practitioners in the dairy trading ecosystem.

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1. Tyler Jokerst
2. Joe Maixner
3. Josh White
4. Diego Carvallo
5. Mike Brown
6. Martijn Goedhart
7. Henk-Jan Bouwman
8. Lloyd Metzger

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