MD_DA210

     Fluid Milk and Cream - Eastern U.S.

     Report 36 - Released on September 04, 2019

     Northeast milk production is mixed. In some areas, milk output is up, while in other areas,
     milk production is flat or down. Many market participants are analyzing farm milk supply and
     forage quality for the fall months. With Labor Day passed and Northeastern schools back in
     session, Class I orders are strong. Mid-Atlantic milk output is flat to lower. Class I and
     III sales are taking the majority of milk loads. Milk that would be transported to the
     Southeast is staying within the Mid-Atlantic currently. Southeast milk output is fairly
     level. There have been milk-cuts in parts of the Southeast due to Hurricane Dorian. Market
     participants relay utilizing manufacturing plants as much as possible currently. Florida
     milk output is lower. Class I sales are comparably down this week. Hurricane Dorian has made
     a huge disruption in the Bahamas, Florida and other states along the Atlantic coast. Market
     participants in Florida report Class I plants are closed this week due to the destructive
     storm. Milk is being transported to Class II and III operations. Market participants report
     they are working through this harsh week and are prepared for transportation and electrical
     issues in some areas. Cream is readily available in the East. Some butter operations are
     keeping up with current cream supplies. However, a few plants are at fixed schedules and
     have not increased churning. Additionally, some manufacturers are selling cream instead of
     churning. Multiples range 1.24-1.35 this week. Condensed skim market conditions are fairly
     steady. Milk separation continues to be strong with educational institutions receiving
     strong bottling orders. Manufacturers' condensed skim supplies are somewhat outweighing
     buyers' regular orders. The DMN August average for Northeast Class II cream was $3.2220,
     compared to $3.2332 a month ago. The DMN August monthly average for Northeast Class II
     condensed skim was $0.7886, compared to $0.7841 a month ago.

     National Retail Report Dairy ± Fluid Milk Summary
     Advertised Prices at Major Retail Supermarket Outlets ending during the
     period of 8/30/19 to 9/5/2019

     Gallon, All Fat Tests              Weighted Average Price
     National                    This Period   Last Week   Last Year
     Conventional                   $3.21        $2.53       $2.83
     Organic                        $7.40        $5.79       $7.49

     Regional (Conventional)      Wtd. Ave.       Low         High
     Northeast                      $3.22        $2.99       $3.49

     Regional (Organic)           Wtd. Ave.       Low         High
     Northeast                      $7.99        $7.99       $7.99
     Southeast                      $5.99        $5.99       $5.99

     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 - 0.75


     Northeastern U.S., F.O.B. Cream
     Multiples Range - All Classes:               1.2400 - 1.3500
     Price Range - Class II; $/LB Butterfat:      2.7261 - 2.9680


     Information for the period September 2 - 6, 2019, issued weekly
     Published by:
     Dairy Market News - Madison, WI
     JESSICA MUELLER, 608-422-8589
     Email: jessica.mueller@usda.gov

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