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MD DA230   Fluid Milk and Cream Review - Central                      

MADISON, WI.  March 10, 2016 (REPORT 10)                              

SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM, $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT                  
F.O.B. producing plants:   Upper Midwest -   $2.2914-2.4707           

South and mid-Central milk production rates are trending higher as warm 
weather settles into those areas. In the North Central, milk haulers note 
there is a steady uptick in milk pickup volumes. However, it is still a 
little ahead of spring flush for many operations. Some pasture-based herds 
have not exited their synchronized dry period as yet. Bottler demand is 
mixed with some operators scouting for additional milk loads to fill 
educational institution and retail needs. However, equipment problems also 
fostered unexpected spot load sales from another fluid processor. 
Throughout the region, K-12 milk orders are in flux due to the spring 
break calendaring. Demand for milk for specialized holiday production 
moved higher this week. Processors are planning a short, hard push on 
production to move items to retailers ahead of the spring holidays. Some 
additional skim milk loads are seeking processing room as some Class II 
producers ramp up production. The DMN National Retail Report-Dairy for 
March 4-10 noted the national weighted average advertised price for one 
gallon of milk was $2.38, down $0.14 from a week ago. The weighted average 
regional prices in the Midwest and South Central regions were $1.92 and 
$2.59, respectively. Cream multiples for Class II end uses shifted lower, 
ranging from 1.15 to 1.25. Spot milk prices are $3.50 under to flat Class. 
Fieldwork days have been limited in the South Central by heavy rains. 
However, the rain has been beneficial to wheat fields. Mid-Central fields 
got some attention, especially any high ground dry enough to be worked up. 
Far North Central fieldwork is limited due to wet conditions and/or snow 
in fields. 


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