MD_DA230 DA MD DA230 Fluid Milk and Cream Review - Central MADISON, WI. May 04, 2017 (REPORT 18) Precipitation continues to delay fieldwork in many areas of the Central United States. Areas in Southwestern Kansas received heavy snow over the weekend, causing yet unknown amounts of damage to the wheat crop. In Northern Wisconsin, farmers report wetness has caused a marked delay on planting. In areas of Texas and Oklahoma, farmers say crop quality is on the decline due to water damage. Milk production, nevertheless, is strong. Central region contacts report spring flush milk yields are expected for the near term. Class I demand remained steady, although areas affected by heavy snow had some plant/transportation interruptions. Cheesemakers in the Midwest are showing increased interests in milk, as spot prices range from $3.00 to $6.00 under Class. Cream remains available to Central region buyers and end users. Class II cream multiples ranged from 1.15 to 1.22, whereas Class IV multiples were reported from 1.10 to 1.15. The DMN National Retail Report-Dairy for April 28-May 4 noted the national weighted average advertised price for one gallon of milk was $2.36, down $.08 from a week ago, but $.24 higher than a year ago. The weighted average regional prices in the Midwest and South Central were $2.23 and $2.69, respectively. The DMN monthly average of the range price series for Upper Midwest Class II cream during April 2017 was $2.4615, compared to $2.4293 a year ago. SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM, $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT F.O.B. producing plants: Upper Midwest - $2.4231-2.5705 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