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MD DA840 Cheese - West                                           

MADISON, WI.  June 10, 2015 (REPORT 23)                          

WEST CHEESE                                                      
                                                                 

Western cheese production has remained strong and milk is readily available.  
However, a few processors have suggested they have some processing capacity available 
and could use a little more milk. Consumer demand for branded products is strong. 
Most of the cheese sales are on regular contracts and spot sales have been somewhat 
limited.

The DMN National Retail Report - Dairy for the week of June 5 - 11 shows the U.S. 
weighted average advertised retail price for an 8 ounce pack of natural shredded 
cheese is $2.41, up $.07 from last week and up $.04 from a year ago. Packs averaged 
$2.29 in the Southwest and $2.86 in the Northwest. For 8 ounce blocks, the U.S. price 
is $2.38, up $.15 from last week but down $.06 from a year ago. Blocks in the 
Southwest averaged $2.42, and in the Northwest, $2.86. 

Western wholesale prices are up $.0525 for process, up $.0100 for Swiss cuts, and up 
$.0650 for all other types. 

In CME Group trading Wednesday, Barrels closed at $1.7100, up $.0100 from 
last Wednesday and Blocks closed at $1.7500, up $.0100. 

WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES:  DELIVERED, DOLLARS PER POUND          
(1000 - 5000 POUNDS MIXED LOTS)                                  
                                                                 
Process 5# Loaf                              : 1.8075-2.0650     
Cheddar 40# Block                            : 1.8450-2.2900     
Cheddar 10# Cuts                             : 2.0250-2.2450     
Monterey Jack 10#                            : 2.0350-2.1950     
Grade A Swiss Cuts 6 - 9#                    : 2.7600-3.1900     


1530CT mike.bandli@ams.usda.gov 608.557.7010
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin 
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