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     Fluid Milk and Cream - Eastern U.S.

     Report 38 - Released on September 18, 2019

     Northeast milk production is level. Some market participants report milk availability is
     somewhat tighter as Class I sales continue to be strong. Mid-Atlantic milk production is
     down. Class I sales are stable. Southeast milk output is lower currently. Bottlers' orders
     have been steady compared to last week. Florida milk production has leveled off at this
     time. The weather is hot, and thunderstorms have been on and off throughout the week. Class
     I sales have been mixed due to the past Hurricane but should level off over the next few
     weeks. Cream interest is a bit soft this trading period. Multiples are displaying lower
     price points. Market participants expect interest to pick up in the next couple weeks.
     Condensed skim market conditions are stable.

     National Retail Report Dairy ± Fluid Milk Summary
     Advertised Prices at Major Retail Supermarket Outlets ending during the
     period of 9/13/19 to 9/19/2019


     Half Gallon, All Fat Tests         Weighted Average Price
     National                    This Period   Last Week   Last Year
     Conventional                   $2.65        $2.02       $2.10
     Organic                        $3.88        $3.88       $4.05

     Regional (Conventional)      Wtd. Ave.       Low         High
     Northeast                      $2.50        $2.50       $2.50

     Regional (Organic)           Wtd. Ave.       Low         High
     Northeast                      $3.93        $3.69       $4.59
     Southeast                      $3.98        $3.98       $3.98

     Northeastern U.S., F.O.B. Condensed Skim
     Price Range - Class II; $/LB Solids:         0.80 - 0.95
     Price Range - Class III; $/LB Solids:        0.75 - 0.90


     Northeastern U.S., F.O.B. Cream
     Multiples Range - All Classes:               1.2400 - 1.3500
     Price Range - Class II; $/LB Butterfat:      2.7429 - 2.9862


     Information for the period September 16 - 20, 2019, issued weekly
     Published by:
     Dairy Market News - Madison, WI
     JESSICA MUELLER, (608)422-8589
     Email: jessica.mueller@usda.gov

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