Dairy markets had a weak week as lower cheese and whey prices pushed Class III prices significantly lower. An industry analyst expected the weakness to persist through early November.
Sustained low Class III prices reduce dairy farm income and milk output incentives over time, which weighs on demand for dairy-related feed. The weakness is expected to continue near term.
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Lower cheese and whey prices pushed Class III down and an analyst expected weakness to persist, which reinforced bearish sentiment going into the move.