MD_DA210 Fluid Milk and Cream - Eastern U.S. Report 22 - Released on May 27, 2020 Milk output is lower off farms in the Northeast. Market participants report milk supplies continue to tighten for some Class needs. Class I sales are seasonally steady at this time. Foodservice demands continue to improve, and retail sales are strong. Mid-Atlantic milk production has dropped. Many manufacturers’ orders have grown with immediate demands from their customers. Southeast milk is fairly balanced with little to no reports of milk transportation or capacity issues. There is milk clearing to manufacturing plants. Florida milk production is past its peak. Market participants relay cows are fairly comfortable during this time of year. Cream demand is up in the East. Traders are busy selling cream on tight supplies. Some butter operations are not purchasing cream on the spot market currently. Ice cream interest is healthy, and manufacturers continue to purchase additional cream for ice cream production. Condensed skim demands are higher from manufacturers. Condensed skim supplies are shorter with lower milk volumes available compared to last week. Northeastern U.S., F.O.B. Condensed Skim Price Range - Class II; $/LB Solids: 0.60 - 0.85 Price Range - Class III; $/LB Solids: 0.55 - 0.75 Northeastern U.S., F.O.B. Cream Multiples Range - All Classes: 1.2900 - 1.4700 Price Range - Class II; $/LB Butterfat: 2.0846 - 2.3755 Information for the period May 25 - 29, 2020, 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