MD_DA840 Cheese - Western U.S. Report 41 - Released on October 11, 2023 NOTICE: After October 16, 2023, all information found on this report will transition to a new PDF format. The same data will be collected and disseminated through AMS Marketing Analysis and Reporting Services (MARS) platform. The new pdf report can be accessed on the AMS website at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/ams_1085.pdf Domestic demand for retail and food service purposes is steady in the West. Some cheese manufacturers indicate inventories available for spot load purchasing have slightly decreased. Some stakeholders relay domestic demand was stronger compared to export demand over the first three quarters of 2023. Although some stakeholders express sentiments that domestic prices are currently more competitive to attract international purchasers, domestic demand has started out stronger than export demand during Q4. Export demand is moderate. Class III milk demand is strong. However, some manufacturers indicate available extra spot milk loads are limited. Cheese making schedules are mostly reported as steady. Since last Wednesday, daily cash trading prices on the CME have showed some bullish movement for both barrels and blocks. 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 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