MD_DA130

     South America Dairy Market Overview

     Report 3 - Released on January 17, 2019

     In Argentina, floods have harshly impacted dairy farmers during the past few days. Several
     numbers of milking cows have died, and sanitary measures have been lifted to control
     mastitis and other diseases. That said, farm milk production has been reduced throughout the
     country, while milk hauling has been a major issue. Processors are not receiving enough
     milk/cream to maximize their production. However, manufacturing of main dairy commodities
     such as cheese, yogurt, butter, and dairy powder are stable at this point.
     In Brazil climate conditions have been variable, but not much has changed in the dairy
     industry during the past two weeks. Farm milk output is steadily slowing down after reaching
     the top peak of the season. Manufacturing milk/cream volumes are enough to meet most
     processors needs. Cheese and butter production remain ongoing. However, competition for
     cream among butter churners and ice cream makers is heating up, while the butterfat market
     continues firming.

     Information for the period January 14 - 18, 2019, issued biweekly

     Published by:
     Dairy Market News - Madison, WI
     ANGEL TERAN-RAMOS, 6084228593
     Email: angel.teran@ams.usda.gov

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