Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Wednesday Midday Dairy Market Summary - Buyers Remain Unaggressive

OUTSIDE MARKETS SUMMARY:

CORN: 3 Lower
SOYBEANS: 11 Higher
SOYBEAN MEAL: $0.90 Lower
LIVE CATTLE: $0.80 Lower
DOW JONES: 27 Points Higher
NASDAQ: 34 Points Lower
CRUDE OIL: $1.13 Higher

MIDDAY MARKET UPDATE:

The block cheese price decreased by 0.50 cent closing at $1.89 with two loads traded. The barrel cheese price increased 3.50 cents closing at $1.9250 with two loads traded. There were two uncovered offers remaining for blocks at the close. Buyers are unconcerned over supply purchasing cheese on an as-needed basis. The dry whey price remained unchanged at 60.50 cents with no loads traded. Class III futures are 15 cents lower to 5 cents higher. The butter price increased 1.50 cents closing at $2.7050 with five loads traded. Nonfat dry milk slipped 0.25 cent closing at $1.3850 with seven loads traded. Class IV futures are 30 cents lower to 10 cents higher. The USDA will announce the October Federal Order prices Wednesday.



Fluid Milk and Cream - Western U.S. Report 45

In the West, California week over week milk production varies from steady to somewhat stronger. Handlers report October 2025 year over year ...