MD_DA210 Fluid Milk and Cream - Eastern U.S. Report 39 - Released on September 23, 2020 Northeast milk availability is balanced with most processors’ needs. Bottlers continue to pull steady milk loads. Class II and III operations are receiving steady to lower milk supplies. With numerous students attending classes virtually, educational institutions’ milk orders are down compared to last year. Throughout the Northeast, weather conditions have been very pleasant, and in some areas, farmers are able to do fieldwork with little to no interference from the climate. Mid-Atlantic milk is level. The majority of loads is clearing to Class I. Some loads are clearing to balancing. Southeast milk production is slightly picking up. Bottlers are receiving stable milk supplies. A few balancing operations are clearing extra loads for immediate needs. Florida milk output is down. Class I sales are relatively solid. Temperatures are steady with thunderstorms throughout the week. Milk managers relay government aid programs are purchasing additional milk loads from processors. Heavy cream supplies are heading to churns this week. Buyers’ spot demands are steady to soft. Multiples are unchanged on light to moderate trading. Condensed skim is available for processing needs. Although spot prices shifted lower for some operations, market conditions are fairly steady. Northeastern U.S., F.O.B. Condensed Skim Price Range - Class II; $/LB Solids: 0.85 - 1.00 Price Range - Class III; $/LB Solids: 1.00 - 1.15 Northeastern U.S., F.O.B. Cream Multiples Range - All Classes: 1.3000 - 1.3600 Price Range - Class II; $/LB Butterfat: 1.9845 - 2.0760 Information for the period September 21 - 25, 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