Phil Plourd

President of Insights. Devoted student of ag markets and the food industry. Views here are my own.

[Phil Plourd @pplourd]

Today's spot barrel cheddar close of $1.5125 per pound lowest since November 2021. Weekly volume of 70 cars ranks #4 on the all-time list. Not to be outdone: Block close of $1.7750 lowest since September 2022.

[Phil Plourd @pplourd]

Growth in grocery store sales continues to lag inflation. For March sales increased 5.5% year-over-year while food-at-home inflation was up 8.5%. We have sales down 2.6% YOY on an inflation-adjusted basis (with 2018 as the base). Bottom line: volume is down.

[Ever.Ag @_EverAg]

In this episode of Tech Talk, Andy and Cody discuss the S&P 500, Dec Corn, Dec Class III, and Spot Butter.

https://t.co/THHOnSCKzb

[Genesys Works - CHI @GenesysWorksCHI]

We love to celebrate our incredible Young Professionals starting their internships! Help us cheer on Xiaolin and Alondra as they embark on their new journey at @Ever_Ag_FS

#workforcedevelopment #youngprofessionals #collegeaccess #careerreadiness #equity #futureworkforce

[Phil Plourd @pplourd]

@jbppga55 thanks for the updates

[Marin Bozic @marinbozic]

.@dairyidfa is launching a new podcast hosted by @pplourd. @JoeGlauber1 and I are guests in the first episode. It’s a really well produced show! https://t.co/eRolEP3P6P

[Phil Plourd @pplourd]

@SonosSupport Got it. Good to know it's not just me...

[Phil Plourd @pplourd]

@SonosSupport Why am I suddenly getting a "unable to browse music" error when trying to run SiriusXM through my system?

[John Newton @New10_AgEcon]

🔥🔥🦠#Milk is going to get $6.20 per hundredweight in #CFAP, what will other #livestock #Cattle #Hogs #Sheep receive? More soon from @ShelbyMyersAg @NepveuxMichael and @FarmBureau

[Marin Bozic @marinbozic]

5) Bailing out states where risk management utilization is low promotes dependency mentality. We do need to help (CFAP without payment caps), but then we need to educate and get better, not promise that bailout is what one should expect in a crisis.

[Marin Bozic @marinbozic]

I know who came up with this idea, I know they care, and that they mean well. But the road to hell is paved by good intentions. This has nothing to do with disorderly marketing or assuring safe and abundant supply of fluid milk. CFAP + no caps is the right solution.

[JoeGlauber--IFPRI | @jwglauber.bsky.social @JoeGlauber1]

3. Brazil's market share of soybean exports to China grew from 20% in 2000 to over 50% in 2017 (more since the trade war began)

[Phil Plourd @pplourd]

@AgriAgency Great audience! Happy to represent @Blimlingand help out the fine folks @FarmJournalMILK

[Agri-Services Agency @AgriAgency]

Kicking off the morning at Farm Journal's MILK Business Conference! Phil Plourd, President of Bilmling & Associates asks; Can you make what consumers want?

[Phil Plourd @pplourd]

@Tyne_Ag Thanks for coverage, Tyne! But: for the record, it’s cereal down 20% and milk down 18% since 2009.

[Phil Plourd @pplourd]

@Delta could you please DM regarding a lost item in ATL? Thanks

[Phil Plourd @pplourd]

@TomPenders Another guy who was in Ames yesterday: your recruit and my classmate Fred Quartlebaum @CoachQ212 Always excited to see him on the KU bench.

[Phil Plourd @pplourd]

@1075Rock Any more news on this one?

[Cheese Market News @CMN_CheeseNews]

"'Time is money' has never been truer than in today’s hauling world. Fewer drivers. More regulation. Higher costs. It all adds up to massive challenges with equally big stakes for the dairy industry."~Hill Pratt, @Blimling guest column: https://t.co/vCXLyMu86e

[Fonterra @Fonterra]

Strong growth in dairy imports continues in China and Asia. Middle East and Africa imports continue to soften, with a further decline in dairy exports from New Zealand and Australia. EU showing strong export growth. Read the latest Global Dairy Update. https://t.co/6bm172R5gq