
Class III milk futures on the CME rose across most contract months, with March at $22.26 and April at $23.17. Cash markets were mostly higher, with butter up to $2.6925 and blocks up to $2.03, while the Global Dairy Trade index rose 5.1 percent.
Rising futures and cash dairy prices signal tighter global dairy supply and firm demand, which supports dairy-linked feed demand and cost expectations for buyers.
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Same-window market report shows Class III futures and cash cheese/butter trade rising across most contract months alongside the GDT gain, directly describing the price move.
Class III futures and cash cheese/butter rose on 2022-03-01 alongside GDT, directly reflecting the start of the price move.