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MD DA230   Fluid Milk and Cream Review - Central                      

MADISON, WI.  January 21, 2016 (REPORT 3)                             

SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM, $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT                  
F.O.B. producing plants:   Upper Midwest -   $2.4317-2.6431           

Milk production throughout the Central region is steady with last week. 
Transportation between plants improved as weather in the region hasn't 
impacted roads. Sales into bottling accounts shifted lower as production 
of some specialty products comes to an end. Bottled milk features are 
helping to clear milk at retail outlets. The National Dairy Report-Dairy 
shows milk gallons for the week of 1/15-1/21 in the South Central 
advertised at $2.22, $0.40 below the national average. Interest in 
manufacturing milk varies. Some cheese plant operators report they are 
only handling milk from their patrons. This is a result of demand for some 
cheese varieties trending lower. Prices for spot milk loads range from 
$1.00 under Class to $.75 over, with additional spot loads being offered 
over the weekend. Cream availability is steady within the region and is 
being augmented by spot loads clearing into the Central region from the 
West and Northeast regions. Ice cream producers are taking in some cream 
to keep lines running. Manufacturers of dips are using additional cream 
loads to prepare orders for retail outlets ahead of the Super Bowl 
weekend. The range of multiples for Central region Class II cream 
narrowed, 1.15-1.25.

1100CT Janet.Linder@ams.usda.gov 608.557.7003
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
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