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MD DA230   Fluid Milk and Cream Review - Central                      

MADISON, WI.  March 12, 2015 (REPORT 10)                              

SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM, $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT                  
F.O.B. producing plants:   Upper Midwest -   $2.0896-2.1950           

Warmer temperatures in the Central region improved milk production 
rates slightly. Additional milk supplies are becoming available with 
most milk spot load prices ranging from Class to $3.00 under Class, 
with some reporting $5.00 under. Bottling orders are mixed. Some 
educational institutions are on spring break resulting in reduced 
orders while a few milk processors experienced increased sales due to 
current retail promotions. Class II demand increased with many 
manufacturers preparing for the Spring holidays. Cream multiples are 
mixed this week, ranging from 1.19 to 1.25. Cream supplies firmed up 
as order volumes increased as many butter churn operators maintained 
or increased churn rates. Ice cream makers are slowly increasing 
production rates. Demand for ice cream is marginally improving as the 
temperatures increase. Class III interest is steady to higher with 
Spring holiday orders coming in. The weekly Cow Slaughter under 
Federal Inspection report shows U.S. dairy cow slaughter for the week 
ending February 21, at 57,300 head, 1,100 head or 2% less than the 
comparable week a year ago. According to DMN National Retail Report-
Dairy, the national weighted average advertised price for the week of 
March 6 through March 12 for a gallon of milk was $2.76 compared to 
$3.26 a year ago and $3.27 a week ago. In the Midwest, the advertised 
price for a gallon of milk was $2.74, with a range of $1.79 - $3.50.  





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