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Dairy economists from CoBank and Terrain expect milk price weakness in the first half of 2026 driven by a large global production surge. They see a possible recovery in the second half, with dairy-beef revenue and high-protein demand cushioning producer margins.
Expected weakness in milk prices over the first half of 2026 points to tighter dairy farm budgets and possibly reduced feed purchasing, though the outlook is contained rather than a prolonged slump.
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