MD_DA230 DA MD DA230 Fluid Milk and Cream Review - Central MADISON, WI. April 20, 2017 (REPORT 16) Field reports in the Central region are similar to last week. The South Central crop outlook is generally on or ahead of prior years' schedules. Some North Central farmers are being hampered by soggy field conditions. Still, milk production continues to show no signs of a near term slowdown. Bottling demand has steadied as holiday breaks are finished. Cheesemakers are receiving spot milk offers from $1.50 to $5.00 under Class. A limited number of milk producers in the Upper Midwest who needed a destination for their milk have made agreements with regional cheese producers. Cream remains readily available. Class II cream multiples range from 1.14 to 1.21. Some butter makers report receiving fewer offers from cream suppliers, but others say availability has not diminished. Ice cream manufacturers' orders for cream vary week to week according to some contacts, but cream suppliers do expect a noticeable uptick in the upcoming weeks as weather has been warmer in the North Central region. Class IV cream multiples were reported in the 1.05 to 1.11 range. The DMN National Retail Report-Dairy for April 14-20 noted the national weighted average advertised price for one gallon of milk was $3.78, up $1.33 from a week ago, and $1.37 higher than a year ago. The weighted average regional prices in the Midwest and South Central were $2.99 and $4.21, respectively. SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM, $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT F.O.B. producing plants: Upper Midwest - $2.3784-2.5244 1100CT Israel.weber@ams.usda.gov (608) 422-8601 USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin Dairy Market News website: www.ams.usda.gov/dairymarketnews Dairy Market News database portal: http://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/da- home