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Dairy Markets & Policy
Dairy Markets and Policy
Leonard Polzin serves as a Dairy Markets and Policy Outreach Specialist. His role involves integrating research findings into outreach efforts aimed at agricultural industry stakeholders at both the state and national levels. Leonard’s outreach education programs primarily revolve around dairy markets and policy. Specifically, his work focuses on:
- Domestic and export dairy market conditions
- Price outlook and futures market expectations
- Dairy price risk management programs
- Federal Milk Marketing Orders
- Evolving structure of the farm and processing sector
With considerable experience as an educator and analyst, Polzin has developed and delivered programs covering a wide range of topics, including market analysis, outlook, market expectations, risk management, and policy analysis.
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Leonard Polzin
Dairy Markets and Policy
Outreach Specialist
Latest News
Announcements and updates related to dairy markets and policies.
Latest Articles
Research-based educational articles and other data about dairy markets and policy.
2024 first quarter review of global dairy production
Numerous supply constraints and varying demand factors currently shape the industry. Milk production, feed prices, geopolitical developments, and environmental conditions are the major factors influencing milk prices during the first quarter of 2024.
The US dairy industry market update: Still waiting on demand…
Increased efficiency at the farm level has muted the milk supply response as traditionally measured by cow numbers. We have seen milk supplies slowly tighten through the first half of 2024 and might be seeing signs of tightening supplies at the processor level.
Market Update: U.S. Dairy Industry Overview – May 2024
The U.S. dairy market is potentially at a turning point, marked by reduced culling, stable cheese inventories, and rising butter stocks. Improved milk prices and strong export performance offer some optimism.
Overview of dairy sector trends and implications
This update aims to provide stakeholders with a comprehensive overview of the current market conditions, facilitating informed decision-making in the dairy sector.