Block cheese price declined 1.75 cents, closing at $1.5925 on an offer and no bids. Barrel cheese price gained 0.75 cent, closing at $1.40 with 4 loads traded. Barrel price was initially 3.75 cents higher before selling became more aggressive near the close, resulting in price falling back from its high. Butter came under significant selling pressure with price falling 8 cents, closing at $1.28 with just 1 load traded. This moves the price to the level of May 7, 2020, Grade A nonfat dry milk price declined 2.50 cents closing at $1.1375 with 13 loads traded. Dry whey took a large hit with price down 4.25 cents closing at 49.25 cents with 3 loads traded. Class III futures are 3 to 57 cents lower. Class IV futures are 30 to 39 cents lower. Butter futures are 0.80 to 4.12 cents lower. Dry whey futures are 2.50 to 3.75 cents lower.
Thursday Closing Dairy Market Update - Stage Set for Higher Prices on Friday
GENERAL OVERVIEW: Class III futures were higher despite a slight decline in the block cheese price and the steady dry whey price. Cla...
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In California, signs that spring has arrived on time, or even ahead of schedule, continue to be relayed from contacts regarding seasonal mil...
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OUTSIDE MARKETS SUMMARY: CORN: 2 Higher SOYBEANS: 5 Lower SOYBEAN MEAL: ...
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Milk production in California is strong. Some handlers report a sentiment of being firmly in the peak of spring milk output. Central Valley ...
