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MD DA230   Fluid Milk and Cream Review - Central                      

MADISON, WI.  February 12, 2015 (REPORT 6)                             

SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM, $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT                  
F.O.B. producing plants:   Upper Midwest -   $1.9883-2.2413
           


Milk production is still climbing.  Some plants in the North are 
noting milk intakes up 3 to 5% from year ago levels.  With the sudden 
drop in milk price, some farmers in the Midwest have supplemented cash 
flow by buying more cows, adding to production. Class I demand is 
steady.  Reports show that ice cream manufacturers are starting 
production earlier than expected this year.  Class II demand is 
steady.  Spot sales are ranging from class to $1.00 under.  
Manufacturers are reporting cream is available. Cream multiples moved 
lower this week, ranging from 1.10 to 1.24. According to DMN National 
Retail Report- Dairy, the national weighted average advertised price for 
the week of February 6 through February 12 for a gallon of milk was $2.99 
compared to $2.87 a year ago and $3.40 a week ago.  In the Midwest, the 
advertised price for a gallon of milk was $2.87.



1100CT Tara.Herbst@ams.usda.gov 608-278-4154 
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
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