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MD DA830 Cheese - Midwest                                        

MADISON, WI.  August 12, 2015 (REPORT 32)                        

MIDWEST CHEESE:                                                  

Milk production is lower but higher than last year's levels. Milk 
volumes into manufacturing are decreasing. However, the Midwest has 
enough milk to process cheese. According to some manufacturers, the 
cheese production is slightly higher. Some are reporting very active 
production schedules. The domestic demand for cheese is strong, 
particularly from food service and pizza makers. Presently, some 
cheese makers are reporting higher sales and expect to remain active 
throughout the week. Inventories are steady. Midwestern wholesale 
prices are up $.0425 for Swiss cuts, up $.0250 for process, and up 
$.0400 for all other types. The DMN National Retail Report - Dairy 
shows that August 7 - August 13 Midwest ads for 8 ounce shred cheese 
have a weighted average advertised price of $2.06, 28 cents lower than 
the national average. Midwest prices range from $1.49 - $2.50. One 
year ago the national price was $2.61. For 8 ounce blocks, the Midwest 
average price is $1.77, 52 cents lower than the national average 
price. Midwest ads are priced from $1.49 to $2.50. Last year, the 
national price was $2.56. In CME Group trading Wednesday, Barrels 
closed at $1.6975, up $.0225 from last Wednesday and Blocks closed at 
$1.7300, up $.0175.

WISCONSIN WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES:  DELIVERED,                  
DOLLARS PER POUND (1000 - 5000 POUNDS MIXED LOTS)                
                                                                 
Process American 5# Loaf                   : 1.8025-2.1625       
Brick And/Or Muenster 5#                   : 2.1125-2.5375       
Cheddar 40# Block                          : 1.8400-2.2350       
Monterey Jack 10#                          : 2.0875-2.2925       
Blue 5#                                    : 2.3800-3.3675       
Mozzarella 5 - 6# (Low Moisture, Part Skim): 1.9125-2.8525       
Grade A Swiss Cuts 6 - 9#                  : 2.7700-2.8875       

1300C Angel.Teran@ams.usda.gov  608-557-7011
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
Dairy Market News website: http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/dairy
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