MD_DA210

     Fluid Milk and Cream - Eastern U.S.

     Report 6 - Released on February 05, 2020

     Milk is available in the Northeast region. Some balancing operations are running fairly
     smooth and are receiving stable milk volumes. Milk is more plentiful in other parts, and
     some plants are clearing heavier milk loads than anticipated. Class I sales are steady at
     this time. Mid-Atlantic milk output is level. Milk supplies are keeping manufacturers at
     capacity. Southeast milk production is mixed. Bottlers’ Class I sales are fairly consistent
     compared to last week. Some manufacturers are adding on a couple more milk loads. In
     general, plants’ milk supplies are steady. Milk output in Florida is picking up. Class I
     sales are unchanged. Cream market conditions are a little bit soft, however there are no
     extensive changes in supply or demand. Butter production is strong in some plants, and
     slower in a few operations. Multiples are ranging 1.06-1.18 this week. Condensed skim
     supplies are available in the region. Prices are steady currently. Manufacturers’ customers
     are receiving available loads through contract and spot load purchases. The DMN January
     2020 average for Northeast Class II cream was $2.1614, compared to $2.3665 a month ago. The
     DMN January 2020 monthly average for Northeast Class II condensed skim was $0.8690,
     compared to $0.9571 a month ago.

     NATIONAL RETAIL REPORT DAIRY – FLUID MILK SUMMARY
     Advertised Prices at Major Retail Supermarket Outlets ending during the period of
     01/31/2020 to 02/06/2020
     Half Gallon, All Fat Tests         Weighted Average Price
     National                     This Period  Last Week   Last Year
     Conventional                $1.45        $1.59       $2.46
     Organic                     $3.86        $3.57       $3.63

     Regional (Conventional)      Wtd. Ave.    Low         High
     Southeast                   $0.99        $0.99       $0.99

     Regional (Organic)           Wtd. Ave.    Low         High
     Northeast                   $4.05        $3.69       $4.59
     Southeast                   $3.95        $3.68       $3.99

     Northeastern U.S., F.O.B. Condensed Skim
     Price Range - Class II; $/LB Solids:         0.75 - 1.05
     Price Range - Class III; $/LB Solids:        0.70 - 1.00


     Northeastern U.S., F.O.B. Cream
     Multiples Range - All Classes:               1.0600 - 1.1800
     Price Range - Class II; $/LB Butterfat:      1.9425 - 2.1624


     Information for the period February 3 - 7, 2020, issued weekly
     Published by:
     Dairy Market News - Madison, WI
     JESSICA MUELLER, 608-422-8589
     Email: jessica.mueller@usda.gov

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