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MD DA230   Fluid Milk and Cream Review - Central                      

MADISON, WI.  November 5, 2009 (REPORT 44)                           

SPOT PRICES OF CLASS II CREAM, $ PER POUND BUTTERFAT                  
F.O.B. producing plants:   Upper Midwest -   $1.7459-1.7732           

Class I milk use was steady to generally heavier, between the usually 
stronger first of the month sales and as well as an increase in eggnog 
production.  Bottlers and other manufacturers were busier producing 
other holiday specialty products including whipping cream, sour cream, 
and dips.  Milk supplies needed for fluid were tighter, between 
declines in the direct-shipped loads and demand for some other 
manufactured dairy products.  Cream supplies seemed to be a bit tighter 
as more was being absorbed by Class II.  Ice cream production is 
lighter seasonally though often concentrating on seasonal flavors.  
Cheese milk interest was about steady to lighter.  The available supply 
was limited and prices were fairly steady on a very light test.  Most 
plants continue to operate on slightly heavier than recent year early 
November schedules due to the milk received.  Milk intake reports still 
vary, as do component trends in the upper Midwest with receipts about 
steady to frequently lower.  In the south, receipts are showing a 
steady to generally higher intake level.  In the mid-section, fluid 
receipts are often steady to slightly higher, depending somewhat on 
producers numbers left after sellouts.  After recent rains left soaked 
fields, sunnier conditions helped harvest progress where conditions 
allow.  Comments continue that crops have not field dried down much.  
The delayed crop and wet field conditions may have also delayed corn 
silage from being harvested near peak condition.  The recent wet 
conditions have increased the opportunity for mold in standing crops.  
Fall tillage is also behind.

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