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MD DA230   Fluid Milk and Cream Review - Central                      

MADISON, WI.  January 15, 2015 (REPORT 2)                             

SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM, $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT                  
F.O.B. producing plants:   Upper Midwest -   $1.6324-1.9250          
Recent colder weather led to a few reduced milk intake levels as cows 
expended additional feed energy for body warmth in place of milk 
production. Some cheese plants expressed additional interest for spot milk 
this week. Milk handlers noted milk volumes are closer to balance as spot 
loads are ranging from $4 under Class to Class. Bottling sales are 
improving with stores and schools restocking supplies. Class II demand is 
beginning to pick up as the Super Bowl related orders start. Butter churn 
operators continue to pull heavy on cream supplies. Cream multiples ranged 
from 1.06 to 1.25. The weekly Cow Slaughter under Federal Inspection 
report shows U.S. dairy cow slaughter for the week ending December 27, at 
42,400 head, 3,200 head or 7% less than the comparable week a year ago. 

1100CT Ryan.Studnicka@ams.usda.gov 608-278-4155
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
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