CME milk futures fell on January 3, 2023, with January Class III down $0.47 to $19.07 and near-term contracts lower across the curve. Cash dairy prices were steady to lower and dry whey was unchanged at $0.4150.
Lower Class III futures signal weaker milk revenue for US producers, which can reduce feed buying power. The routine move reflects continued bearish sentiment in milk.
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CME Class III futures fell on Jan 3 with weakness across the curve, directly extending the downward price move into the Jan 5 window.