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MD DA230   Fluid Milk and Cream Review - Central                      

MADISON, WI.  March 26, 2015 (REPORT 12)                              

SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM, $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT                  
F.O.B. producing plants:   Upper Midwest -   $1.9488-2.0496           

Milk production rates in the Central region have improved slightly. 
The warmer weather has aided in cow comfort. Most milk spot load 
prices range from Class to $1.00 under Class. Current retail 
promotions are aiding in bottling demand for some manufacturers. Class 
II demand increased with many manufacturers preparing dips and sour 
cream products. Cream multiples are down this week, ranging from 1.16 
to 1.22. Cream supplies tightened up as order volumes increased as 
many ice cream makers are increasing production. Class III interest is 
also higher. Lower plant milk intakes in California have led to 
Midwest milk clearing there. Trucking issues have also arisen due to a 
shortage of drivers. There have been reports of patrons switching 
companies, looking for more favorable pricing. The weekly Cow 
Slaughter under Federal Inspection report shows U.S. dairy cow 
slaughter for the week ending March 7, at 60,100 head, compared to 
59,600 for the same week a year ago. According to DMN National Retail 
Report-Dairy, the national weighted average advertised price for the 
week of March 20-26 for a gallon of milk was $2.89 compared to $3.18 a 
year ago and $3.24 a week ago. In the Midwest, the advertised price 
for a gallon of milk was $3.49.  






1100CT Tara.Herbst@ams.usda.gov 608-278-4154 
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