Both blocks and barrels remained unchanged at $1.7950 and $1.4925, respectively. The only activity was a bid posted for a load of barrels below the market. Dry whey price increased a penny to 53.50 cents, taking back what was lost on Tuesday and then some. There was little reaction in Class III futures with prices ranging from 7 cents lower to 3 cents higher. Trading activity has been very light in both Class III and IV futures. Butter price declined 3.75 cents, closing at $1.79, with two loads traded. Grade A nonfat dry milk price remained unchanged at $1.33 with no loads traded. Class IV futures are 2 cents higher. Butter futures are 0.30 cent to 1.45 cents lower. Dry whey futures are 0.45-0.95 cent higher. Traders see limited price strength in the foreseeable future based on current milk production being significantly higher than last year. Supply of dairy products is readily available to the market.
Friday Closing Dairy Market Update - Class III Futures Showed Further Losses
GENERAL OVERVIEW: Class III milk futures closed mixed, experiencing some pressure from the slight decline in cheese prices. Class IV...
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GENERAL OVERVIEW: Traders had something to get excited over, resulting in milk futures increasing significantly. The strength in che...
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California milk production is seasonally decreasing but still supplying the needs of dairy commodity manufacturers. Processors report milk a...
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GENERAL OVERVIEW: Class III milk futures closed lower in most traded contracts. The weakness of blocks triggered selling as traders ...
