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     Cheese - Northeastern U.S.

     Report 38 - Released on September 19, 2018

     Northeast milk production is slightly level on the farms this week. Intermittent hot and
     humid weather conditions continue to take a toll on cow comfort. Milk volumes clearing into
     cheese vats are steady to lower, as other Class needs are being met at this time. Mozzarella
     and provolone cheese production is fairly active. Regular orders have improved with the
     opening of educational institutions. Fresh cheese supplies are somewhat limited as the
     demand is keeping inventories stable. There are reports of some operations having adequate
     supplies of cheese that were made earlier in the year. Trading activity for 40-pound block
     cheddar cheese is steady to lower. However, barrel cheddar cheese spot trading is steady.
     Spot prices have decreased and some manufacturers are offering barrels on the spot market.
     The wholesale prices for cheddar and Muenster declined $0.0500. Also, the process cheese
     price shifted down $0.1150. The Grade A Swiss price is steady this week.

     National Retail Report Dairy ± Cheese Summary
     Advertised Prices at Major Retail Supermarket Outlets ending during the period of 9/14/2018
      to 9/20/2018
     Cheese 8 oz. Blocks
                                Weighted Average Price
     National            This Period    Last Week     Last Year
      Organic               $5.99         $5.99         n.a.
      Conventional          $2.28         $2.20        $2.09

     Regional (Conventional)Wtd. Ave.     Low           High
      NORTHEAST             $2.27         $1.49        $3.29
      SOUTHEAST             $2.35         $1.77        $2.50

     Cheese 8 oz. Shred
                               Weighted Average Price
     National            This Period    Last Week     Last Year
      Organic               $2.99         n.a.         $3.61
      Conventional          $2.30         $2.38        $2.17

     Regional (Conventional)Wtd. Ave.     Low           High
      NORTHEAST             $2.48         $1.49        $3.99
      SOUTHEAST             $2.34         $1.67        $2.50
     WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES: DELIVERED
     DOLLARS PER POUND(MIXED LOTS (1000-5000 POUNDS))

     Cheddar 40 pound Block              2.0825-2.3675
     Muenster                            2.0675-2.4175
     Process American 5 pound Sliced     1.6075-2.0875
     Swiss 10-14 pound Cuts              3.1375-3.4600


     Information for the period September 17 - 21, 2018, issued weekly

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     JESSICA MUELLER, 608-422-8589
     Email: Jessica.Mueller@ams.usda.gov

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