The lower prices have some buyers looking to increase orders and build their own stocks. Export demand has slowed as international prices are more competitive to our market.
May 17, 2014
USDA's Dairy Market News reports that cheese production across the U.S. is mixed. Some of the Southern regions are past peak milk production. The northern edge of the Central region is slow to show a spring flush this year, while much of the Midwest is experiencing increasing volumes.
Shredded cheese is down from two weeks ago but up a dime from last year. The conventional-organic price spread in fluid milk is $1.49, third lowest this year.
May 2, 2014
Dairy Market News says yogurt was the most-advertised dairy category this week. Advertisements for butter and cream cheese declined after Easter and Passover.
In the Midwest, butter churns took greater volumes of cream over the weekend and ice cream makers are actively purchasing supplies.
April 29, 2014
Milk production is showing increases throughout the East with greening forage, improved cow comfort, and cow and heifer calving. Production volumes in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic are increasing.