MD_DA210

     Fluid Milk and Cream - Eastern U.S.

     Report 29 - Released on July 17, 2019

     The summer heat is in effect around the Northeast. Milk production is seasonally lower, but
     in some parts, milk production is up this week. Class I sales are flat to lower.
     Additionally, some balancing plants are clearing lower milk volumes. A few market
     participants report spot milk is becoming a little difficult to find. In the Mid-Atlantic,
     milk production is flat. Balancing plants are receiving steady to lower milk volumes
     currently. Several handlers in the Southeast report milk loads off the farms are lower this
     week. Class I orders are level to lower. Manufacturers' Class II sales are mixed, but many
     operations are not at capacity. Florida milk production is down. Milk from other parts of
     the United States is making its way into the state for Class I and II orders. Although parts
     of the region are receiving additional milk loads, Class I sales are lower at this time of
     year. Market participants report cream loads are less available this week compared to last
     week. Many manufacturers and buyers are willing to purchase cream at higher prices.
     Multiples range 1.32-1.38. Condensed skim markets are steady currently. Manufacturers report
     supplies are readily available, yet there are little to no reports of discounts at this
     time.

     National Retail Report Dairy ± Fluid Milk Summary
     Advertised Prices at Major Retail Supermarket Outlets ending during the
     period of 7/12/19 to 7/18/2019

     Half Gallon, All Fat Tests               Weighted Average Price
     National                          This Period       Last Week      Last Year
     Conventional                        $2.17            $1.71           $2.60
     Organic                             $3.82            $4.33           $3.70

     Regional (Conventional)            Wtd. Ave.           Low            High
     Northeast                           $2.50            $2.50           $2.50
     Southeast                           $2.99            $2.99           $2.99

     Regional (Organic)                 Wtd. Ave.           Low            High
     Midwest                             $2.99            $2.99           $2.99
     Northeast                           $4.47            $3.49           $5.99
     Southeast                           $3.79            $3.79           $3.79

     Northeastern U.S., F.O.B. Condensed Skim
     Price Range - Class II; $/LB Solids:         0.75 - 0.80
     Price Range - Class III; $/LB Solids:        0.68 - 0.80


     Northeastern U.S., F.O.B. Cream
     Multiples Range - All Classes:               1.3200 - 1.3800
     Price Range - Class II; $/LB Butterfat:      3.1726 - 3.3168


     Information for the period July 15 - 19, 2019, issued weekly
     Published by:
     Dairy Market News - Madison, WI
     JESSICA MUELLER, 608-422-8589
     Email: jessica.mueller@usda.gov

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