Both block and barrel cheese prices remained unchanged at $1.7075 and $1.60 respectively. There was an offer for a load of blocks remaining at the close. Dry whey price increased 0.25 cent closing at 57.25 with one load traded. This provides minor support to Class III futures with contracts ranging from 5 cents lower to 7 cents higher. Most contracts are steady to higher. Butter price fell back 2.50 cents taking back most of the gain of yesterday. Price closed at $1.7275 with 16 loads traded. Grade A nonfat dry milk price declined a penny closing at $1.36 with 5 loads traded. Class IV futures have not yet traded. Butter futures are 2.00 cents lower to 0.25 cent higher. Dry whey futures are unchanged to 0.65 cent higher.
Friday Closing Dairy Market Update - Fluid Milk Sales Increase
MILK It was a volatile week for Class III futures, but prices at the end of this week were not much higher than at the end of last w...
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MILK There had been some optimism that lower milk production in February would get the attention of cheese buyers and they would ste...
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Cheese prices moved up on bids and no sales taking place. Blocks increased 0.75 cent, closing at $1.8075 and barrels increased 0.50 cent, ...
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MILK The had been some hope earlier in the week that spot prices had found a bottom and milk futures would be supported. However, th...