Check out the latest market report for the week of Nov. 28, 2023.

Weekly market report for the week of Nov. 28, 2023. Data compiled from state and national market sources.

Cattle

Altoona Equity Market: Nov. 21, 2023

FED CATTLE:

Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 150.00 to 170.00.

Choice Dairy X-bred Steers & Heifers: 150.00 to 165.00.

High Yielding Choice Holstein Steers: 155.00 to 163.00.

Choice Holstein Steers: 145.00 to 154.00.

Select, Unfinished & Heavyweight Steers & Heifers: 144.00 & down.

CULL COWS: Steady

Higher 20% sold for: 100.00 to 110.00.

60% sold for: 65.00 to 99.00.

Lower 20% sold for: 64.00 & down.

CULL BULLS:

Most Bulls: 90.00 to 111.00.

CALVES: Sold by the head.

80% of Holstein Bull Calves 95 lbs. & up: 250.00 to 450.00.

Quality Holstein Heifer Calves: 125.00 & down.

Quality Beef Calves: 350.00 to 730.00.

Light & Poor Quality Calves: 250.00 & down

Bonduel Equity Market: Nov. 27, 2023

FED CATTLE: Steady.

High Yielding Choice Beef 160.00 to 179.00.

High Yielding Choice Holstein Steers: 145.00 to 160.00.

Choice Holstein Steers: 100.00 to 144.00.

Unfinished Steers & Heifers: 99.00 & down.

CULL COWS: Steady

Higher 20% sold for: 95.00 to 112.00.

60% sold for: 75.00 to 95.00.

Lower 20% sold for: 75.00 & down.

CULL BULLS: Steady

Most Bulls: 96.00 to 108.00.

Thin, Full Bulls, over a ton discounted: 95.00 & down.

CALVES: Sold by the pound. Steady

Holstein Bull Calves: 150.00 to 400.00.

Quality Holstein Heifer Calves: 220.00 & down.

Quality Beef Calves: 300.00 to 685.00.

Light & Poor Quality Calves: 100.00 & down, heavy discounts on light and poor quality.

FEEDER CATTLE: As of 11/09/23 sale.

Beef steers under 400 lbs: No test.

Beef steers 400-600 lbs: 132.00-188.00.

Beef steers 600-800 lbs: No test.

Beef steers over 800 lbs: No test.

Beef heifers under 400 lbs: No test.

Beef heifers 400-600 lbs: 136.00-160.00.

Beef heifers 600-800 lbs: No test.

Beef heifers over 800 lbs: No test.

Holstein steers up to 400 lbs: No test.

Holstein steers 400-600 lbs: No test.

Holstein steers 600-800 lbs: No test.

Holstein steers over 800 lbs: 107.00-115.00.

Johnson Creek Equity Market: Nov. 20, 2023

FED CATTLE: Steady

High Yielding Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 150.00 to 173.00.

Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 130.00 to 160.00.

High Yielding Choice Holstein Steers: 152.00 to 161.00.

Choice Holstein Steers: 130.00 to 148.00.

Select & Unfinished Cattle: 120.00 & down.

CULL COWS: Steady

20% sold for: 92.00 to 100.00.

60% sold for: 75.00 to 92.00.

Lower 20% sold for: 75.00 & down.

CULL BULLS: Steady

Most Bulls: 90.00 to 110.00.

Thin & Full Bulls, discounted: 80.00 & down.

CALVES, sold by the pound: Steady

60% of Holstein Bull Calves: 270.00 to 360.00.

Quality Dairy Heifer Calves: 80.00 to 140.00.

Quality Beef Calves: 400.00 to 620.00.

Light & Poor Quality Calves: 100.00 & down.

Lomira Equity Market: Nov. 27, 2023

FED CATTLE: Steady

High Yielding Choice & Prime Beef Steers & Heifers: 169.00 to 174.00.

Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 160.00 to 168.00.

Select, Low Yielding & Underfinished Beef Steers & Heifers: 150.00 & down.

X-bred Steers & Heifers: 158.00 to 170.00.

High Yielding Choice & Prime Holstein Steers: 158.00 to 164.00.

Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers: 154.00 to 157.00.

Low Yielding, Select & Underfinished Holstein Steers & Heifers: 100.00-148.00.

MARKET COWS:

High Yielding Cows: 95.00 to 112.00.

Cutters & Utility: 65.00 to 94.00.

Canners & Shells: 30.00-64.00

MARKET BULLS: Steady

High Yielding Bulls: 95.00 to 120.00.

Thin, Light & Over-Conditioned Bulls: 85.00 & down.

CALVES (11/21/23 Auction): Sold by the pound.

Quality Holstein Bull Calves weighing 90-115 lbs: 350.00 to 445.00.

Light Weight Calves: 200.00 to 340.00.

Quality Holstein Heifer Calves: 100.00-200.00.

Quality Beef and X-bred Bulls & Heifer Calves: Heifers 300.00-600.00; Bulls 475.00-700.00.

Poor Quality Calves: 200.00 & down

Monroe Equity Market: Nov. 27, 2023

FED CATTLE: Steady

High Yielding Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 169.00-177.50.

Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 158.00-168.50.

Choice Dairy X-bred Steers & Heifers: 143.00-173.00.

High Yielding Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers: 154.00-165.00.

Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers: 130.00-153.50.

Unfinished Steers & Heifers: 129.00 and down.

Wednesday 11/22/23 Sale:

High Yielding Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: No test.

Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: No test.

Choice Dairy X-bred Steers & Heifers: No test.

High Yielding Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers: No test.

Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers: No test.

Unfinished Steers & Heifers: No test.

CULL COWS: Steady/Lower

High Yielding Cows: 90.00 to 112.50.

Cutters & Utility: 60.00 to 89.50.

Canners & Shells: 59.50 & down.

SLAUGHTER BULLS: Steady

High Yielding Bulls: 105.00 to 120.00.

Thin, Light and Overconditioned Bulls: 104.00 & down.

CALVES:Sold by the pound. Steady

Quality Holstein Bull Calves: 200.00 to 430.00.

Light & Poor Quality Calves: 195.00 & down.

Quality Holstein Heifer Calves: 150.00 & down.

Quality Beef & Beef X-bred Calves: bulls 730.00 & down; heifers 690.00 & down.

Reedsville Equity Market: Nov. 21, 2023

FED CATTLE: Steady

High Yielding Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 160.00 to 169.00.

Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 142.00 to 159.00.

High Yielding Choice Holstein Steers: 150.00 to 162.00.

Choice Holstein Steers: 135.00 to 149.00.

Unfinished Steers & Heifers: 134.00 & down.

CULL COWS: Steady

Higher 20% sold for: 95.00 to 117.00.

60% sold for: 75.00 to 89.00.

Lower 20% sold for: 74.00 & down.

CULL BULLS: Steady

Most Bulls: 95.00-110.00.

CALVES: Steady

Quality Holstein Bull Calves: 220.00-450.00.

Quality Holstein Heifer Calves: Up to 70.00.

Quality Beef Calves: Up to 620.00.

Light & Poor Quality Calves: 40.00 & down.

FEEDER CATTLE: Results 11/09/2023

Holstein steers under 400 lbs: 140.00 to 190.00.

Holstein steers 400 to 600 lbs: 100.00 to 210.00.

Holstein steers 600 to 800 lbs: 100.00 to 200.00.

Holstein steers over 800 lbs: 90.00 to 170.00.

Stratford Equity Market: Nov. 28, 2023

FED CATTLE:

High Yielding Choice & Prime Beef Steers & Heifers: 160.00-167.00.

Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 150.00 to 160.00.

High Yielding Choice & Prime Holstein Steers & Heifers: 155.00-160.00.

Select & Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers: 140.00 to 154.00.

Unfinished Steers & Heifers: 140.00 and down.

CULL COWS: Lower

Higher 20% sold for: 90.00 to 121.00.

60% sold for: 65.00 to 89.00.

Lower 20% sold for: 65.00 & down.

Good certified organic cows (for slaughter): 130.00-135.00.

CULL BULLS:

Most Bulls: 100.00 to 120.00.

Thin, Full, Horned Bulls discounted: 100.00 & down.

CALVES, sold by the head:

Good to Top Quality Holstein Bull Calves: 250.00-460.00.

Top Quality Holstein Heifer Calves: 75.00 to 130.00.

Plain Quality Holstein Heifer Calves: 75.00 & down.

Quality Beef Calves: 400.00 to 655.00.

Light & Poor Quality Calves: 150.00 & down.

FEEDER CATTLE:

Beef Steers: Under 400 lbs: 170.00-245.00; 400 to 600 lbs: 170.00-235.00; 600 to 800 lbs: 160.00-225.00; Over 800 lbs: 140.00-190.00.

Beef Heifers: Under 400 lbs: 185.00-225.00; 400 to 600 lbs: 160.00-200.00; 600 to 800 lbs: 150.00-190.00; Over 800 lbs: 120.00-170.00.

Holstein Steers: Under 400 lbs: 130.00-165.00; 400 to 600 lbs: 130.00-165.00; 600 to 800 lbs: 120.00-165.00; Over 800 lbs: 120.00-165.00.

Milwaukee Stockyards: Nov. 27, 2023

COWS:

No Roll Cows: 100.00 to 108.00.

High Yielding Cutters & Utility: 70.00 to 80.00.

Cutters: 60.00 to 70.00.

Canners & Shells: 55.00 & down.

HOLSTEIN STEERS:

High Choice & Prime Holstein Steers, 1400-1600 lbs: 155.00 to 158.00.

Choice Holstein Steers: 150.00 to 154.00.

Select Steers: 130.00 to 140.00.

Unfinished Holstein Steers: 125.00 & down.

BEEF CATTLE:

Choice & Prime Angus Beef 1250-1600 lbs: 165.00 to 168.00.

Select Beef Steers & Heifers: 150.00 & down.

BULLS:

Premium Beef Bulls 1600-2000 lbs: 110.00 to 110.00.

Common to Good Bulls: 90.00 to 100.00.

REPLACEMENT CALVES:

Premium Bulls 100-120 lbs: 300.00 to 350.00.

Common to Good Bulls 80-100 lbs: 100.00 to 300.00.

Beef Bull Calves: 400.00 to 650.00.

Beef Heifer Calves: 300.00 to 600.00.

Dairy Heifer Calves: 50.00 to 150.00.

Boning Calves: 15.00 & down.

Premier Livestock: Nov. 27, 2023

MARKET COWS: Steady

Selling Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

High Yielding Cows: 95.00 to 118.00.

Most Market Cows: 72.00 to 94.00.

Low Yielding Cows: 71.00 and down.

FED MARKET STEERS AND HEIFERS: Steady

High Choice & Prime Holstein Steers: 150.00 to 162.00.

Low Choice & Select Holstein Steers: 142.00-149.00.

Underfinished & Mixed Grading: 141.00 & down.

MARKET BULLS: Steady

High Yielding Bulls: 105.00 to 121.00.

Plainer Quality Bulls: 104.00 & down.

BABY CALVES: Steady

Most Holstein Bull Calves: 250.00-460.00.

Quality Beef Calves: 350.00 to 660.00.

Holstein Heifer Calves, Single Birth: 10.00-100.00.

Light and off quality calves: 100.00 & down.

Fennimore: Nov. 15, 2023

High Yield Slaughter Cows: .85-1.04/lb; Holstein Bulls & Calves: 95-120 lbs: 250.00-390.00; Light Weight & Poor Calves: 90.00-200.00; Holstein Heifer Calves: 125.00-150.00; Beef X-Bred Calves: 500.00-700.00.

National Cattle Summary: Nov. 27, 2023

In Kansas negotiated cash trade was mostly inactive on light demand. A few live FOB purchases traded at 175.00, however, not enough purchases for a market trend. Last week live FOB purchases traded at 177.00. In Nebraska negotiated cash trading cash trading was at a standstill. Last week live FOB purchases, on a very light test, traded at 176.00 and dressed delivered purchases traded mostly at 280.00. In Western Cornbelt negotiated cash trading was slow in light demand. There have been some early live FOB purchases at 175.00, however not enough purchases for a market test. Last week live FOB purchases traded from 175.00-178.00 and dressed delivered purchases from 278.00-280.00.

Dairy Cattle Summary

Reedsville Equity Market: Nov. 21, 2023

As of 11/09/23

Top Quality Springing Holstein Heifers: 1200.00 to 1600.00.

Plainer Quality Springing Holstein Heifers: 1150.00 & down.

Good Quality Shortbred Heifers: 700.00 to 1300.00.

Good Quality Springing & Recently Fresh Cows: 1100.00 to 1800.00.

Good Bred Back Milking Cows: 1100.00 to 1600.00.

Plain Quality & Common Cows: 500.00 to 1050.00.

Dehorned & Vaccinated Open Heifers, 350-550 lbs: 90.00 to 130.00/lb.

Dehorned & Vaccinated Open Heifers, 550-750 lbs: 90.00 to 120.00/lb.

Dehorned & Vaccinated Open Heifers, 750-950 lbs: 90.00 to 120.00/lb.

Central Livestock, Zumbrota, MN: Nov. 27, 2023

FINISHED CATTLE:

Finished Beef Steers: 167.00-182.00; Mixed Grading: 112.00-166.00.

Finished Beef Heifers: 167.00-182.00; Mixed Grading: 95.00-166.00.

Finished Dairy Steers: 154.00-176.00; Silage Fed, Heavyweight, Select Grade, Lightweight: 100.00-154.50.

MARKET COWS:

Mostly: 70.00-94.00; Thin/shelly/full/overfed cows: 69.00 & down; Market Bulls: 84.00-127.00.

Bred Beef Cows & Heifers: N/A.

Calves: 95-125 lbs: 245.00-340.00; 150-250 lbs: Up to 202.50; Beef Calves: Up to 410.00; Lighter, Weaker, Younger Calves: 240.00 & down.

FEEDER CATTLE:

Beef Steers: under 600 lbs: Up to 250.00/cwt; 600-800 lbs: Up to 222.50/cwt; 800-1000 lbs: Up to 144.00/cwt; Beef Heifers: under 600 lbs: Up to 232.50/cwt; 600-800 lbs: Up to 182.50/cwt; 800-1000 lbs: Up to 117.50.

Holstein Steers: under 400 lbs: Up to 222.50; 400-600 lbs: Up to 207.50; 600-800 lbs: N/A; 800-1000 lbs: N/A.

Eastern Corn Belt Direct, Feeder Cattle Summary: Nov. 24, 2023

Compared to last week: No Current FOB trades reported on this holiday shortened week for a trend. Supply included: 100% Feeder Cattle (100% Heifers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 100%. Unless otherwise noted, Feeder Cattle prices FOB based on net weights after a 2-3% shrink or equivalent, with up to a 15 cent slide > 600 lbs. Livestock reported this week originated from KY.

Sheep & Lambs

Fennimore: Nov. 15, 2023

Bucks: 0.80-1.35/lb. Ewes: 0.60-0.97/lb.; Choice Lambs: 1.39-1.80/lb; Feeding Lambs: 1.70-2.30/lb.

Johnson Creek Equity Market: Nov. 13, 2023

Lambs: 100 lbs and up: 120.00-160.00; 100 lbs and down: 110.00-160.00; Ewes: 40.00-80.00; Bucks: 40.00-80.00.

Lomira Equity Market: Nov. 27, 2023

As of 11/25/23: Finished Market Lambs: 150.00-210.00; Lambs: 65 lbs and down: 160.00-240.00; 70 to 100 lbs: 160.00-200.00; Ewes: 70.00-100.00; Bucks: 85.00-120.00.

Monroe Equity Market: Nov. 27, 2023

As of 10/25/23: Finished Market Lambs: 1.50-1.75; Feeder Lambs: 1.50-2.40/lb.; Cull Ewes: .51-.82; Cull Rams: .95-1.10/lb.

Stratford Equity Market: Nov. 28, 2023

As of 11/15/23: Feeder Lambs: .90-1.00; Market Lambs: 1.25-1.30; Cull Ewes: 0.50-.90; Cull Rams: .50-.65.

Central Livestock, Zumbrota, MN: Nov. 21, 2023

Feeder Lambs: 50-70 lbs: 171.00-230.00; 70-90 lbs: 50.00-190.00; Over 90 lbs: 110.00-185.00.

Fed Lambs 120-155 lbs: 160.00-171.00.

Utility & Good Ewes: 60.00-90.00; Thin & Cull Ewes: 55.00 & down; Yearling Ewes: N/A

Goats

Fennimore Equity Market: Nov. 15, 2023

Slaughter Nannies: 1.00-1.25/lb.

Slaughter Billies: 1.55/2.55/lb.

Slaughter Kids (Dairy): 1.50-2.15/lb

Slaughter Kids (Boer): 2.60-3.70/lb

Johnson Creek Equity Market: Nov. 20, 2023

Young Goats 80 lbs & up: 180.00 & down

Young Goats 60-80 lbs: 220.00 & down.

Young Goats under 60 lbs: 240.00 & down.

Cull Goats: 120.00 & down.

Lomira Equity Market: Nov. 27, 2023

As of 11/25/2023:

Fed Goats: 170.00 to 225.00.

Dairy Kids: 120.00 to 220.00.

Boer Kids: 190.00 to 285.00.

Cull Goats: 90.00-160.00.

Monroe Equity Market: Nov. 27, 2023

As of 10/25/23: Goats sell by the head.

Dairy Goats 40-80 lbs: No test.

Meat Goats 40-80 lbs: 1.40-1.90

Meat Goats over 80 lbs: 2.65 & down

Cull Nannies & Billies: 1.95 & down.

Hogs

USDA Hog Repoert: Nov. 24, 2023

Compared to last week: Early weaned pigs 1.00 per head higher. All feeder pigs steady to 1.00 per head higher. Demand moderate for moderate offerings.

Lomira Equity Market: Nov. 27, 2023

Feeder Pigs: 40-80 lbs: Call for availability.

Hogs: Heavy Sows: 45.00-48.00; Light Sows: 41.00-42.00; Boars: 12.00; Butcher Hogs: 54.00-60.00.

Johnson Creek Equity Market: Nov. 20, 2023

Butchers hogs 250# up: 30.00-65.00; 170#-249#: 30.00-72.00; Light Sows: 20.00-42.00; Heavy Sows: 20.00-42.00; Boars: 8.00-14.00; Feeder Pigs: 5.00-40.00.

Stratford Equity Market: Nov. 28, 2023

Butchers: 55.00-62.50; Sows: 37.00-40.00; Boars: 7.00 and down; Slaughter Pigs: No test; Feeder Pigs, 25-35 lbs: 20.00-25.00/head; 45-55 lbs: 22.00-30.00; 60-70 lbs: No test; 70-80 lbs: No test; over 85 lbs: 52.00/head.

Central Livestock, Zumbrota, MN: Nov. 21, 2023

Feeder Pigs: 50 lbs and under: Up to 55.00/hd; 50-60 lbs: Up to 55.00/hd; 60-80lbs: Up to 125.00/hd; 80-100 lbs: Up to 115.00/hd; 100-120 lbs: Up to 130.00/hd.

Grains

Cargill La Crosse: Nov. 28, 2023

CORN/SOYBEANS

Dec: 4.5250/-------

Jan.’24: -------/13.4925

Mar.’24: 4.7450/13.6750

May: 4.8725/13.8100

July: 4.9675/13.2625

Aug: -------/13.6350

Sept: 4.9925/13.1575

Nov: -------/12.0225

Dec: 5.0650/-------

Eggs

USDA Egg Report: Nov. 28, 2023

Midwest delivered are steady. Producer prices are 4 cents lower for Large and Medium, unchanged for Small. The undertone is weak. Demand and offerings are light to moderate. Supplies are mixed, generally moderate to fully adequate. The Midwest regional shell egg inventory increased 12.9% when compared to a week ago. Market activity is slow to moderate. All breaking stock prices are steady. The undertone is mostly steady. Offerings are light on light to very light demand. Supplies range light to moderate. Schedules are full-time. Market activity is slow to moderate.

Extra Large: 2.34-2.36; Large: 2.32-2.34; Medium: 2.25-2.27

Hay

**Fennimore: Nov. 13, 2023

Large Square Hay: 165.00-225.00/ton; Lg. Round Dairy Quality Hay: 150.00-180.00/ton; Sm. Square Hay:4.00-5.00/bale; Dry Cow/Beef Cow Hay: 100.00-140.00/ton; Large Square Straw: 50.00/bale.

Lomira Equity Market: Nov. 27, 2023

Every Friday at noon:

Small Squares Hay: 2.00-5.00/bale; Large Squares Hay Alfalfa: 80.00-100.00/bale; Large Squares Mix: 45.00-70.00/bale; Large Square Grass: 40.00-70.00/bale; Large Rounds Alfalfa Quality: 60.00-80.00/bale; Large Rounds Mix: 50.00-70.00/bale; Large Rounds Grass: 30.00-60.00/bale; Small Wheat Straw: 1.00-2.00/bale.

Stratford Equity Market: Nov. 28, 2023

Sale first and third Tuesday each month (as of 11/21/23):

Large Square grass mix: 70.00-110.00/bale.

Large Square Hay Bales, 2nd and 3rd Crop Alfalfa: 80.00-120.00/bale.

Large Square Bales, Rye Straw: 40.00-45.00/bale.

Sm. Round Bales, Grass: 55.00-70.00/bale.

Alfalfa Rounds, 2nd & 3rd Crop: 55.00-65.00/bale.

Small Square Straw Bales: 3.00-3.25/bale.

Small Square Hay Bales: 3.25-3.75/bale.

Tim Slack Auction & Realty, Hay & Bedding Report: Nov. 22, 2023

Hay, lg. Square: Premium: 260.00/ton; Good: 210.00-255.00/ton; Sm. Square: N/A; Hay, Lg. Round, N/A.

Straw, lg. square: Good, 3x3 41.00-61.00/bale; Sm. square: Good: 4.50/bale.

Grass, lg. square: Good: 185.00-220.00/ton; Lg. round: 190.00-195.00/ton.

Reedsville Equity Market: Nov. 21, 2023

High Quality 1st Crop Hay: 120.00-180.00/ton; Low Quality Hay: 100.00/ton and down; High Quality 2nd & 3rd Crop Hay: 180.00-210.00; High Quality Straw: 80.00-120.00/ton; Low Quality Straw: lower.

Dairy

Weekly Animal Feed, Central U.S.: Nov. 21, 2023

Dry whey prices were unchanged on the short trading week. Availability remains firm according to processors. They say if they have any to offer, around $.40/lb is generally where prices have settled. Milk has been somewhat tight for cheese processors, regionally, but with the holiday weeks here, spot milk availability has increased. Contacts are uncertain as to whether the holiday week below-Class prices will continue for the remainder of the year, or if they are simply a symptom of holiday plant downtime. Marketers have said that interest remains, and resale markets are pretty active even during the holiday week. Animal feed whey markets were slow, as prices held steady.

• Prices for Central U.S., All First Sales, FOB, Conventional and Non-Edible Dry Whey Price Range Animal Feed, $/lb: .2400 - .2700.
• Prices for Central U.S., All First Sales, FOB, Extra Grade & Grade A, Conventional and Edible Dry Whey Price Range: Non-Hygroscopic, $/lb: .3500 - .4200; Mostly Range: Non-Hygroscopic, $/lb: .3700- .4100.

Dairy Market Review: Nov. 22, 2023

BUTTER: Grade AA closed at $2.5000. The weekly average for Grade AA is $2.5158 (-0.1067).

CHEESE: Barrels closed at $1.4400 and 40# blocks at $1.5900. The weekly average for barrels is $1.4817 (-0.1713) and blocks, $1.5933 (-0.0287).

CHEESE HIGHLIGHTS: Strong milk volumes continue to clear into Class III processing in the East. Retail demand is steady to stronger, while foodservice demand is down due to restaurant downtime for Thanksgiving as well as high menu prices. In the Central region, holiday downtime at certain plants has freed up milk production, and spot milk prices were reported below Class for the first time in months. In some areas, spot milk loads are trading for 25 cents over Class.

BUTTER HIGHLIGHTS: Cream volumes are looser, and spot load availability has improved across all regions of the country. The current holiday week has continued to improve cream supplies for butter production. Bulk butter production schedules are busier as more manufacturers reach comfortable levels of retail inventories for the November/December holiday season. In the central region, plant schedules still involve more micro-fixing than during a normal holiday timeframe. Bulk butter overages range from 2 to 9 cents above market, across all regions.

FLUID MILK HIGHLIGHTS: Aside from California, milk production is steady to higher throughout the country. Stakeholders in California reported milk production as flat to slightly lower for this week compared to last week. In the Midwest, spot milk prices have decreased to $2.50 under Class during the holiday week. Class I demand is lighter with educational institutions going through holiday breaks this week. Class II, III, and IV demands are strong to steady with some manufacturing facilities planning downtime for the holiday week. Condensed skim milk availability is growing. However, some stakeholders note less activity from spot load buyers this week. Cream multiples for all Classes are 1.00-1.18 in the East, 1.00-1.25 in the Midwest, and 1.10-1.34 in the West.