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     Fluid Milk and Cream - Eastern U.S.

     Report 14 - Released on April 03, 2019

     Northeast milk production is moving up on some farms, but slightly lower on other farms in
     the region. Temperatures are rising and having an effect on cow comfort. Class I sales have
     increased this week. Class III operations are at or near plant capacity. Some balancing
     operations are receiving lower milk loads currently. There is some evidence the spring flush
     is anticipated to arrive earlier this year than in 2018. Mid-Atlantic milk output is steady
     this week. Operations are receiving milk loads, yet plants are not at capacity. Southeast
     milk production is slightly up. Weather conditions are pleasantly improving in parts of the
     area. Class I sales are steady to higher. Some manufacturers are below capacity. Some milk
     loads from other parts of the United States are being transported into the Southeast for
     processing needs. Florida milk output is fairly steady compared to recent weeks. Class I
     sales have increased. Many educational institutions are back in session. Cream demand is
     steady to improving. There are available cream loads in the region. Cream cheese production
     is strong currently. Additionally, butter churns are running on stable to active schedules.
     Cream multiples range 1.15-1.28. Condensed skim market conditions are fairly stable. Market
     participants are seeing increased trading activities. Some manufacturers report tighter
     condensed skim supplies at this time. The DMN March average for Northeast Class II cream was
     $2.6702, compared to $2.5644 a month ago. The DMN March monthly average for Northeast Class
     II condensed skim was $0.7679, compared to $0.7342 a month ago.

     National Retail Report Dairy ± Fluid Milk Summary
     Advertised Prices at Major Retail Supermarket Outlets ending during the
     period of 3/29/19 to 4/4/2019


     Half Gallon, All Fat Tests               Weighted Average Price
     National                          This Period       Last Week      Last Year
      Organic                            $4.33             $4.35          $4.14
      Conventional                       $1.55             $1.85          $2.52

     Regional (Conventional)            Wtd. Ave.           Low            High
      Northeast                           n.a.              n.a.           n.a.
      Southeast                           n.a.              n.a.           n.a.


     Regional (Organic)                 Wtd. Ave.           Low            High
      Northeast                          $4.37             $3.99          $4.99
      Southeast                          $4.78             $4.78          $4.78

     Northeastern U.S., F.O.B. Condensed Skim
     Price Range - Class II; $/LB Solids:         0.75 - 0.90
     Price Range - Class III; $/LB Solids:        0.65 - 0.75


     Northeastern U.S., F.O.B. Cream
     Multiples Range - All Classes:               1.1500 - 1.2700
     Price Range - Class II; $/LB Butterfat:      2.6071 - 2.8791


     Information for the period April 1 - 5, 2019, issued weekly
     Published by:
     Dairy Market News - Madison, WI
     JESSICA MUELLER, 608-422-8589
     Email: jessica.mueller@usda.gov

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