MD_DA230 Fluid Milk and Cream - Central U.S. Report 6 - Released on February 11, 2021 The topic on nearly all fluid milk and cream contacts' minds this week is the current weather system affecting most of the country, and unequivocally affecting the entire Central region. Reports have generally been on the plus side for farm milk output this winter. This week, though, frigid temperatures from north to south are expected to put a dent in the recently growing yields. Cow comfort and cow health are undoubtedly looming concerns for dairy farmers, as the cold spell is expected to last into next week. Class I demands are mostly unchanging and well below previous years' figures. Cheesemakers continue to relay their surprise at the availability of spot milk for this time of the year. Last year, spot milk prices ranged from $1 to $3 under, two years ago prices were $2 under to Class III. This year, low prices held at $8.50 under Class, while the top of the range was $4 under Class. Cream multiples held steady week to week. Ice cream production is slowly increasing, but butter makers say there is plenty of cream for churning uses. That said, some butter producers reported fewer offers, reporting they expect some firming cream prices in upcoming weeks. There were some reports of hauling issues in the Central region due to snow and ice this week, as well. Some butter plant managers were delayed in production as a result. Price Range - Class III Milk; $/CWT; Spot Basis: -8.50 - -4.00 Trade Activity: Moderate Midwestern U.S., F.O.B. Cream Multiples Range - All Classes: 1.1700 - 1.2400 Price Range - Class II; $/LB Butterfat: 1.5216 - 1.5723 Multiples Range - Class II: 1.2000 - 1.2400 Information for the period February 8 - 12, 2021, issued weekly Published by: Dairy Market News - Madison, WI ISRAEL WEBER, 608-422-8601 Email: israel.weber@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