MD_DA130 South America Dairy Market Overview Report 9 - Released on March 4, 2021 For the start to March, additional rain showers are adding to pasture growth. There are reports milk production is slightly up in parts of southern Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. Some dairy operations are decreasing cattle numbers. Market participants report feed prices are affecting cost of milk production. Bottlers are clearing available milk supplies for strong retail demands. Manufacturers are receiving fewer milk loads for dryers. Some chocolate operations have been pushing strong production schedules for their customers’ seasonal demands. Market participants report butterfat demands are healthy in the cream- based dairy markets, especially from ice cream/frozen dessert processors. Information for the period February 22 - March 5, 2021, issued biweekly Published by: Dairy Market News - Madison, WI JESSICA MUELLER, 608-422-8589 Email: jessica.mueller@usda.gov Additional Dairy Market News Information: Dairy Market News (DMN) by Phone: (608)422-8602 DMN Website: https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/dairy DMN MARS (My Market News): https://mymarketnews.ams.usda.gov