Period: August 6 – 17, 2018 Milk production in South America has been trending slightly down due to cooler temperatures hampering milk yields. Nevertheless, milk supply is enough to cover most manufacturing needs. Demand for bottled and UHT milk is firm, from…

Period: July 23 – August 3, 2018 Milk production has been variable in South America, mainly driven by mixed climate conditions, but still suitable to meet most manufacturing needs. Market conditions in Argentina are reported as steadily improving, and new…

Period: July 9 – 20, 2018 Despite the increase in milk production, boosted by favorable weather, dairy farmers in South America are challenged by currency devaluations and increased operating costs. In Argentina milk production is climbing (+7.84% Jan-May 2018 year-over-year), but farmers…

Period: June 25 – July 6, 2018 Raw milk production remains strong and steadily improving in South America, thanks mainly to the favorable weather conditions. Farm gate nominal prices remain relatively high. However, in most cases, dairy farmer operating costs are relatively…

Period: June 11 – 22, 2018 In Paraguay and Uruguay several dairy farmers have reported wet and muddy conditions. Elsewhere in South America rain showers are providing moisture for wheat and other crops, with a minimal impact on the main dairy basins. In Argentina milk…

Period: May 14 – June 8, 2018 Temperatures dropped in Argentina, increasing the comfort of cows, and farmgate milk prices remain relatively high, inspiring farmers to produce more: milk deliveries in April 2018 have been +9.11% higher than April 2017…

Period: April 30 – May 11, 2018 Wetness persisted in Argentina, slowing summer crop harvests but improving pasture conditions throughout the main dairy states of the country. Farm milk production in Argentina is improving seasonally: at this point, milk and cream supplies are adequate…

Period: April 16 – 27, 2018 The actual conditions of the forage, soybeans and corn crops are reported to be mostly poor in Argentina and Uruguay: this could increase imports of concentrates and, therefore, the operating costs of the dairy farmers. Nevertheless,…

Period: April 2 – 13, 2018 The milk productions in Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil are in line with seasonal trends. Heavy rains saturated sections of the central region of Argentina, arriving too late for summer crops but increasing moisture reserves for winter grains. Overall,…

Period: March 19 – 30, 2018 The severe drought in the Southern Cone of South America continues to affect the quality of soybean and corn crops and pasture on many farms: this represents a major concern for the regional dairy industry. in Argentina and…