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MD DA210 Fluid Milk and Cream Review - East                                               

MADISON, WI.  November 18, 2009 (REPORT 46)                                               

EAST FLUID MILK AND CREAM REVIEW                                                          
                                                                                          
FLUID CREAM AND CONDENSED SKIM PRICES IN TANKLOT QUANTITIES:                              
SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM, DOLLARS PER LB. BUTTERFAT:                                 
  F.O.B. producing plants:  Northeast -  1.9970-2.1350                                    

PRICES OF CONDENSED SKIM, DOLLARS PER LB. SOLIDS, F.O.B. PRODUCING PLANTS:                
Northeast - Class II - includes monthly formula prices -  1.10-1.18                       
Northeast - Class III - spot prices -  1.18-1.25                                          

SPOT SHIPMENTS OF GRADE A MILK INTO OR OUT OF FLORIDA                                     
AND OTHER SOUTHEASTERN STATES                                                             
                                                                                          
                        THIS WEEK   LAST WEEK   LAST YEAR                                 
                        IN    OUT   IN    OUT   IN    OUT                                 
                                                                                          
FLORIDA                  0    60     0    20     0    30                                  
SOUTHEAST STATES         0     0    28     0    27     0                                  
                                                              

In the Northeast and Mid Atlantic regions, milk supplies are tight as milk 
production is at or near its seasonal low point and Class I, II, and III demands 
are strong in preparation for the upcoming holidays.  Cream supplies are tight 
as Class II production of seasonal products is very active.  Cream multiples 
have firmed, ranging from the low 130's to 140 with few spot market sales.  The 
tight cream supply may see some relief as ice cream plants shut down for the 
Thanksgiving Holiday week.  Condensed skim is also tight, however most plants 
are able to cover a little more than contract minimums with little spot market 
activity.  Most fluid supplies are absorbed by Class I, II or III plants with 
little available for Class IV production. The Southeast has seen some increase 
in milk production, but Class I demand has outpaced the increased production and 
supplies remain tight.  No spot market imports were made into the Southeast.  
Florida is the only area noting excess supplies and exported 60 loads.  Class I 
sales remain flat, but holiday items are being promoted and sales are active.  

1100c Rick Whipp rick.whipp@ams.usda.gov