MD_DA230 Fluid Milk and Cream - Central U.S. Report 12 - Released on March 23, 2023 Milk production in the region continues to steadily increase, as contacts say flush levels of milk are expected within the next three weeks. In the southern and southeastern areas of the region, milk is available. In the upper Midwest, though, milk remains widely available for all uses. Bottling demand is patchy from one area to the next. Milk handlers say demand is regionally dependent based on school districts' spring break schedules. Cheesemakers continue to take on plentiful spot milk at a price range from $11 to $4 under Class III. Some cheesemakers say their respective offers have started to lighten up somewhat compared to the past months. Cream multiples continue to slowly tick higher. Ice cream manufacturing is increasing, although some contacts say not at typical seasonal amounts. Nonetheless, cream availability is spread out among various types of end users. Organic cream in the region is widely available according to contacts. Farmers in the southern states in the region say winter wheat is growing, resiliently, despite the dryness in a lot of areas. Some areas are getting precipitation, but light rain followed by days of warmth and wind are not keeping drought conditions static. Price Range - Class III Milk; $/CWT; Spot Basis: -11.00 - -4.00 Trade Activity: Moderate Midwestern U.S., F.O.B. Cream Price Range - All Classes; $/LB Butterfat: 2.9134 - 3.1044 Multiples Range - All Classes: 1.2200 - 1.3000 Price Range - Class II; $/LB Butterfat: 2.9850 - 3.1044 Multiples Range - Class II: 1.2500 - 1.3000 Information for the period March 20 - 24, 2023, issued weekly Published by: Dairy Market News - Madison, WI ISRAEL WEBER, 608-422-8601 Email: israel.weber@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