MD_DA210 Fluid Milk and Cream - Eastern U.S. Report 42 - Released on October 20, 2021 Northeast milk output is increasing off farms, although milk availability is tight in the Northeast and surrounding areas. Class I sales are stable. Balancing operations are increasing production schedules; moreover, cheese plants are running full. Mid-Atlantic milk production is picking up. Milk loads are traveling to operations in other areas to assist with busy/strong milk demands. Milk production is level to increasing in the Southeast this week. Milk dispatchers are very busy adding additional milk loads to Class I orders. Market participants note hauling and labor shortages continue to have an impact on supply chain challenges. Florida milk output continues to be flat/level. Climate conditions continue to be comfortable for dairy herds. Class I sales are steady. Educational institutions’ milk orders have somewhat leveled off. The cream market is stable on moderate spot trading activities. Industry contacts relay negotiating cream contracts for 2022. Some cream handlers are working through internal cream supplies and not purchasing on the cream spot market. In general, cream cheese and holiday, cream-based products are picking up production schedules. A few operations’ condensed skim supplies are less available. Condensed skim markets are holding a secure market undertone. Northeastern U.S., F.O.B. Condensed Skim Price Range - Class II; $/LB Solids: 1.00 - 1.15 Price Range - Class III; $/LB Solids: 1.00 - 1.15 Northeastern U.S., F.O.B. Cream Multiples Range - All Classes: 1.3200 - 1.4500 Price Range - Class II; $/LB Butterfat: 2.3483 - 2.5796 Information for the period October 18 - 22, 2021, issued weekly 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