Block cheese price slowly increased closing at $1.59, up 2 cents with only 1 load traded. Barrel cheese price remained unchanged and no loads traded. An unfilled bid was placed at the steady price with no interest shown from sellers. Butter price declined 2.25 cents closing at $1.4650 with one load traded. There were no unfilled bids or uncovered offers remaining at the close. Grade A nonfat dry milk price increased 0.50 cents with 1 load traded. Dry whey price slipped 0.25 cent ending at 54.50 cents with no loads traded. Class III futures are 2 cents to 25 cents higher with June posting the greatest gain. Trading is light with March the only month trading above 100 contracts. Class IV futures have not yet traded. Butter futures are 0.97 cent lower to 1.00 cents higher. Dry whey futures are steady to 0.95 cent higher.
December Milk Production up 4.6 percent
December Milk Production up 4.6 percent Milk production in the 24 major States during December totaled 18.8 billion pounds, up 4.6 p...
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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 ...
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For California, milk production continues to be seasonally stronger. However, many handlers note milk output increase paces are slowing. Som...
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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...
