# Regaining trust in Class III

> An analysis argues that Class III milk prices have decoupled from producer pay prices since 2020, complicating risk management. The article says Class III remains the most reliable benchmark for planning despite these divergences.

- Date: 2023-04-10 · published 2023-04-10T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/36569-regaining-trust-in-class-iii
- Commodities: [Milk (Class III)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/MILK.md)

## Why it matters

Divergence between Class III and farm milk checks affects how dairy producers hedge, but it does not directly change milk supply or demand. The impact on feed-ingredient prices is minimal.

## Sources

- hoards.com: https://hoards.com/article-33395-Regaining-trust-in-Class-III.html

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