A tightening cheese supply is sending prices higher globally

A tightening cheese supply is sending prices higher globally.

This month cheddar block prices reached $2.27 per pound. Cobank says that is the highest price in 27 months.

Class III Milk futures are also on the rise, with the bundle average reaching $22.90 in the week following Labor Day. While higher prices moving into the fall is great, traders do not believe they will hang around for long.

CME has the four-month average for January to April 2025 Class III features at just $19.80.

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