# Milk Output Grows While Protein Demand Supports Prices - RFD-TV

> US milk production grew 2.3% year over year in March, the fourth straight monthly gain, though the pace is slowing. Butter prices eased on ample milkfat, while nonfat dry milk set records through April and into May on strong protein demand.

- Date: 2026-05-27 · published 2026-05-27T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/19255-milk-output-grows-while-protein-demand-supports-prices-rfd-tv
- Commodities: [Milk (Class III)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/MILK.md)

## Why it matters

Strong skim-solids demand supports dairy prices and feed-related protein demand, while softer butter reflects ample milkfat supply that caps overall dairy returns.

## Read by commodity

- MILK: bullish ▲

## Sources

- rfdtv.com: https://www.rfdtv.com/milk-output-grows-while-protein-demand-supports-prices

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