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MD DA230   Fluid Milk and Cream Review - Central                      

MADISON, WI.  April 14, 2016 (REPORT 15)                              

SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM, $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT                  
F.O.B. producing plants:   Upper Midwest -   $2.3558-2.5401           

This week, farm level milk production is slightly higher throughout 
the Central region. The warmer weather is aiding to dairy cows' 
comfort. However, the butterfat component of the milk is slowly 
decreasing. Manufacturing milk volumes for processing are heavy in 
the region. Bottling demand from groceries stores, food service and 
educational institutions are mostly steady this week. Milk load 
prices are ranging from $3.50 to $1.50 under Class. Interest for 
cream from Class II processors is gradually picking up. The use of 
cream and condensed skim for ice cream manufacturing is seasonally 
increasing. Cream supplies are mixed. Some Class II manufacturers are 
reporting some tightness on cream supplies. On the other hand, some 
industry participants note enough cream volumes in the market. This 
week, multiples for Class II cream are steady, ranging. 1.15 to 1.24. 
The DMN National Retail Report-Dairy for April 8-14 noted the 
national weighted average advertised price for one gallon of milk is 
$2.42, down $0.34 from a week ago, and $0.38 lower than a year ago. 
The weighted average regional prices in the Midwest and South Central 
regions are $1.92 and $2.49, respectively.


1100CT Angel.Teran@ams.usda.gov 608.557.7011
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
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