MD_DA340

     Buttermilk - Western U.S.

     Report 41 - Released on October 12, 2023


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     In the West, aside from slight upward movement for the bottom of the range, prices are
     unchanged. Demand is strong to steady domestically. Some manufacturers have limited spot
     load inventory available currently for buyers. A few manufacturers indicate inventory
     available for spot buyers will be limited during the remainder of 2023. Some manufacturers
     report current production schedules are focused on fulfilling contracted obligations. Export
     demand is moderate. Dry buttermilk production is reported as steady to lower. Week to week
     changes in milk production are flat throughout much of the West, but stakeholders are
     contending with seasonally lower milk production and some butter manufacturers churning
     under full capacity or not at all.

     Prices for: Western U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Conventional, and Edible Buttermilk
     Price Range ; $/LB:                                    .8900 - 1.0500
     Mostly Range - ; $/LB:                                 .9000 - 1.0000


     Information for the period October 9 - 13, 2023, issued weekly

     Published by:
     Dairy Market News - Madison, WI
     Andrew Mattheis, 608-422-8590
     Email: andrew.mattheis@usda.gov

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