“There’s a lot of fat coming off the farm,” says Ever.Ag Dairy Broker Katie Burgess. Looking ahead, dairy producers may need to reassess their approach. While it’s easier to increase milk fat than protein, the industry is now facing questions about how to better balance the two, especially in cheese-heavy states like Wisconsin. “The proportion is getting a little skewed toward fat,” Burgess warned. European cheese prices are now starting to fall, following improved milk production across the continent in the third quarter.