# Dairy markets hang in a delicate balance

> A University of Missouri economist writes that the dairy industry faces a tight balance between milk supply and product demand, causing volatile milk prices. He argues that both supply and demand have become more inelastic, amplifying swings.

- Date: 2021-03-18 · published 2021-03-18T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/48124-dairy-markets-hang-in-a-delicate-balance
- Commodities: [Milk (Class III)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/MILK.md)

## Why it matters

Volatile milk prices make dairy herd and feed purchasing decisions less predictable. The article is general commentary with no new price driver.

## Read by commodity

- MILK: neutral

## Sources

- hoards.com: https://hoards.com/article-29835-dairy-markets-hang-in-a-delicate-balance.html

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