FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 22, 2026
Contact: Laura Hensley
Chief Marketing Officer
(517) 652-4524 | lhensley@voiceofmilk.com
Dairy Stream podcast breaks down factors behind milk price, global markets and dairy policy in 2026
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The first quarter of 2026 has brought a wave of major developments for the dairy industry, from updates to dietary guidelines and legislative momentum, like the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, to deeper structural shifts in milk pricing and global market dynamics.
How are these factors influencing the dairy industry, and what should farmers watch out for in the coming months? In a recent episode of the Dairy Stream podcast, produced by the Voice of Milk, host Joanna Guza interviewed Dr. Marin Bozic, an economist, industry advisor and CEO of Bozic LLC., to explore these key drivers.
“Heading into 2026, we were staring into the abyss, but the reality has been far more resilient than expected,” Bozic said. “Dairy markets have shown surprising strength, supported by a combination of solid demand, steady production and multiple forces working together.”
In the episode, Bozic and Guza discuss the following topics:
- Dairy markets: A surprisingly strong start to 2026, and the combination of factors influencing it.
- Federal Milk Marketing Orders: One of the most significant structural changes was the FMMO updates that came in 2025.
- New dietary guidelines: A shift toward protein and fat, generating positive momentum.
- Global conflicts: How global instability could create a ripple effect across dairy markets.
- Protein vs. butterfat: One of the most notable trends is the shift in milk component value.
- GLP-1s: How weight-loss drugs are beginning to influence food demand.
- What’s ahead: Market signals to keep an eye on for the remainder of 2026 and into 2027.
“The dairy industry enters the rest of 2026 in a stronger position than expected, but not without risks,” Bozic said. “The key takeaway? Stay adaptable.”
You can listen to Dairy Stream on all popular podcast platforms or here.
Read a recap of the episode here.
For more information, visit voiceofmilk.com/dairy-stream.
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About Dairy Stream:
Dairy Stream focuses on policy, sustainability, market trends, new technology and farmer involvement. This podcast is produced by the Voice of Milk, a collaboration of individual dairy organizations working to improve the future of dairy farm families. Become a sponsor, share an idea or provide feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com.
About the Voice of Milk:
The Voice of Milk is a collaboration between Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the Dairy Business Association and the Minnesota Milk Producers Association, working together to bring the voice of milk to communities, Congress and consumers. With the strength of more than 1,400 dairy farmers and industry supporters, the Voice of Milk is a multi-state association speaking only on behalf of dairy farmers.
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