US Weekly Dairy Cow Slaughter Report
NOTE: Due to the government shutdown, USDA NASS reports including weekly dairy cow slaughter have ceased publication for the time being. The table and chart below shows the latest available data. HighGround will provide updates as they become available.
Weekly Spot Class III Milk Price for the Upper Midwest
The USDA reports in the Central region, milk output is steady, but contacts say volumes remain up from a year ago. Class I demand is strong and some manufacturers in the region say they are moving volumes to other regions to help meet bottling demands. Demand from Class II plants is picking up. Cheesemakers are running steady to lighter schedules, and some say they are selling spot loads of milk to other cheesemakers nearby, while others are moving volumes to Class I production. Spot demand for Class III milk remains light as cheesemakers in the region say they are utilizing volumes from within their network, rather than purchasing spot loads. Prices for Class III milk are down from last week, ranging from $0.25 under to $2.00-over. Milk components are increasing in the region, contributing to strong cream production. Cream is available in the region. Demand for cream from butter makers is softer this week, as some plants have downtime for maintenance. Class II cream demand is increasing though, which some contacts say is contributing to higher cream multiples this week.
Weekly USDA Cream Multiples
Dairy Market News Dry Products Mostly Midpoints
