Check out the latest market report for the week of Feb. 13, 2024.
Weekly market report for the week of Feb. 13, 2024. Data compiled from state and national market sources.
Cattle
Altoona Equity Market: Feb. 08, 2024
FED CATTLE:
Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 145.00 to 166.00.
Choice Dairy X-bred Steers & Heifers: 145.00 to 163.00.
High Yielding Choice Holstein Steers: 150.00 to 160.00.
Choice Holstein Steers: 140.00 to 149.00.
Select, Unfinished & Heavyweight Steers & Heifers: 139.00 & down.
CULL COWS:
Higher 20% sold for: 100.00 to 113.00.
60% sold for: 80.00 to 99.00.
Lower 20% sold for: 79.00 & down.
CULL BULLS:
Most Bulls: 95.00 to 116.00.
CALVES: Sold by the head.
80% of Holstein Bull Calves 95 lbs. & up: 300.00 to 500.00.
Quality Holstein Heifer Calves: 125.00 & down.
Quality Beef Calves: 450.00 to 800.00.
Light & Poor Quality Calves: 300.00 & down
Bonduel Equity Market: Feb. 08, 2024
FED CATTLE: Trending lower
High Yielding Choice Beef 155.00 to 164.00.
High Yielding Choice Holstein Steers: 140.00 to 158.50.
Choice Holstein Steers: 100.00 to 140.00.
Unfinished Steers & Heifers: 99.00 & down.
CULL COWS: Trending higher
Higher 20% sold for: 90.00 to 118.00.
60% sold for: 70.00 to 90.00.
Lower 20% sold for: 70.00 & down.
CULL BULLS: Steady
Most Bulls: 85.00 to 110.00.
Thin, Full Bulls, over a ton discounted: 85.00 & down.
CALVES: Sold by the pound. Steady
Holstein Bull Calves: 150.00 to 300.00.
Quality Holstein Heifer Calves: 30.00 & down.
Quality Beef Calves: 300.00 to 530.00.
Light & Poor Quality Calves: 100.00 & down, heavy discounts on light and poor quality.
FEEDER CATTLE: As of 01/18/24 sale.
Beef steers under 400 lbs: Up to 171.00.
Beef steers 400-600 lbs: 200.00-208.00.
Beef steers 600-800 lbs: 140.00-191.00.
Beef steers over 800 lbs: 150.00-170.00.
Beef heifers under 400 lbs: 170.00-193.00.
Beef heifers 400-600 lbs: Up to 180.00.
Beef heifers 600-800 lbs: 135.00-160.00.
Beef heifers over 800 lbs: 145.00-160.00.
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: No test.
Johnson Creek Equity Market: Feb. 12, 2024
FED CATTLE: Steady
High Yielding Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 150.00 to 173.00.
Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 130.00 to 155.00.
High Yielding Choice Holstein Steers: 142.00 to 157.00.
Choice Holstein Steers: 142.00 to 148.00.
Select & Unfinished Cattle: 120.00 & down.
CULL COWS: Steady
20% sold for: 88.00 to 108.00.
60% sold for: 70.00 to 90.00.
Lower 20% sold for: 70.00 & down.
CULL BULLS: Steady
Most Bulls: 90.00 to 100.00.
Thin & Full Bulls, discounted: 80.00 & down.
CALVES, sold by the pound: Steady
60% of Holstein Bull Calves: 220.00 to 450.00.
Quality Dairy Heifer Calves: 80.00 to 140.00.
Quality Beef Calves: 400.00 to 650.00.
Light & Poor Quality Calves: 150.00 & down.
Lomira Equity Market: Feb. 07, 2024
FED CATTLE:
High Yielding Choice & Prime Beef Steers & Heifers: 164.00 to 170.00.
Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 155.00 to 163.00.
Select, Low Yielding & Underfinished Beef Steers & Heifers: 150.00 & down.
X-bred Steers & Heifers: 154.00 to 167.00.
High Yielding Choice & Prime Holstein Steers: 153.00 to 158.00.
Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers: 144.00 to 152.00.
Low Yielding, Select & Underfinished Holstein Steers & Heifers: 100.00-140.00.
MARKET COWS:
High Yielding Cows: 100.00 to 115.00.
Cutters & Utility: 68.00 to 99.00.
Canners & Shells: 40.00-67.00
MARKET BULLS: Steady
High Yielding Bulls: 100.00 to 120.00.
Thin, Light & Over-Conditioned Bulls: 95.00 & down.
CALVES (02/06/24 Auction): Sold by the pound.
Quality Holstein Bull Calves weighing 90-110 lbs: 440.00 to 550.00.
Light Weight Calves: 250.00 to 440.00.
Quality Holstein Heifer Calves: 80.00-160.00.
Quality Beef and X-bred Bulls & Heifer Calves: Heifers 550.00-810.00; Bulls 630.00-840.00.
Poor Quality Calves: 220.00 & down
Monroe Equity Market: Feb. 12, 2024
FED CATTLE: Stronger
High Yielding Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 173.00-183.00.
Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 162.00-172.50.
Choice Dairy X-bred Steers & Heifers: 155.00-177.00.
High Yielding Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers: 150.00-160.00.
Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers: 135.00-149.50.
Unfinished Steers & Heifers: 134.00 and down.
Wednesday 02/07/24 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: 153.00-161.00.
Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers: 138.00-152.00.
Unfinished Steers & Heifers: 130.00 and down.
CULL COWS: Stronger
High Yielding Cows: 99.00 to 120.00.
Cutters & Utility: 75.00 to 98.50.
Canners & Shells: 74.50 & down.
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Stronger
High Yielding Bulls: 115.00 to 136.00.
Thin, Light and Overconditioned Bulls: 110.00 & down.
CALVES:Sold by the pound. Stronger
Quality Holstein Bull Calves: 250.00 to 570.00.
Light & Poor Quality Calves: 240.00 & down.
Quality Holstein Heifer Calves: 230.00 & down.
Quality Beef & Beef X-bred Calves: bulls 840.00 & down; heifers 800.00 & down.
Reedsville Equity Market: Feb. 08, 2024
FED CATTLE: Steady
High Yielding Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 158.00 to 173.00.
Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 142.00 to 157.00.
High Yielding Choice Holstein Steers: 140.00 to 158.00.
Choice Holstein Steers: 125.00 to 139.00.
Unfinished Steers & Heifers: 124.00 & down.
CULL COWS: Steady
Higher 20% sold for: 98.00 to 110.00.
60% sold for: 78.00 to 97.00.
Lower 20% sold for: 77.00 & down.
CULL BULLS: Steady
Most Bulls: 95.00-110.00.
CALVES: Softer
Quality Holstein Bull Calves: 250.00-365.00.
Quality Holstein Heifer Calves: Up to 100.00.
Quality Beef Calves: Up to 570.00.
Light & Poor Quality Calves: 40.00 & down.
FEEDER CATTLE: Results 02/08/2024
Holstein steers under 400 lbs: 130.00 to 170.00.
Holstein steers 400 to 600 lbs: 100.00 to 160.00.
Holstein steers 600 to 800 lbs: 100.00 to 150.00.
Holstein steers over 800 lbs: 90.00 to 150.00.
Stratford Equity Market: Feb. 13, 2024
FED CATTLE:
High Yielding Choice & Prime Beef Steers & Heifers: 155.00-168.00.
Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 140.00 to 154.00.
High Yielding Choice & Prime Holstein Steers & Heifers: 150.00-162.00.
Select & Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers: 135.00 to 149.00.
Unfinished Steers & Heifers: 135.00 and down.
CULL COWS:
Higher 20% sold for: 95.00 to 119.50.
60% sold for: 75.00 to 94.00.
Lower 20% sold for: 75.00 & down.
Good certified organic cows (for slaughter): 140.00-154.00.
CULL BULLS:
Most Bulls: 100.00 to 120.00.
Thin, Full, Horned Bulls discounted: 90.00 & down.
CALVES, sold by the head:
Good to Top Quality Holstein Bull Calves: 450.00-670.00.
Top Quality Holstein Heifer Calves: 100.00 to 260.00.
Plain Quality Holstein Heifer Calves: 95.00 & down.
Quality Beef Calves: 500.00 to 870.00.
Light & Poor Quality Calves: 150.00 & down.
FEEDER CATTLE:
Beef Steers: Under 400 lbs: 210.00-310.00; 400 to 600 lbs: 200.00-295.00; 600 to 800 lbs: 170.00-215.00; Over 800 lbs: 140.00-190.00.
Beef Heifers: Under 400 lbs: 195.00-300.00; 400 to 600 lbs: 160.00-245.00; 600 to 800 lbs: 150.00-200.00; Over 800 lbs: 140.00-180.00.
Holstein Steers: Under 400 lbs: 140.00-195.00; 400 to 600 lbs: 140.00-205.00; 600 to 800 lbs: 140.00-201.00; Over 800 lbs: 140.00-180.00.
Milwaukee Stockyards: Feb. 12, 2024
COWS:
No Roll Cows: 95.00 to 107.00.
High Yielding Cutters & Utility: 75.00 to 90.00.
Cutters: 55.00 to 70.00.
Canners & Shells: 50.00 & down.
HOLSTEIN STEERS:
High Choice & Prime Holstein Steers, 1400-1600 lbs: 150.00 to 154.00.
Choice Holstein Steers: 145.00 to 150.00.
Select Steers: 120.00 to 130.00.
Unfinished Holstein Steers: 110.00 & down.
BEEF CATTLE:
Choice & Prime Angus Beef 1250-1600 lbs: 165.00 to 170.00.
Select Beef Steers & Heifers: 130.00 & down.
BULLS:
Premium Beef Bulls 1600-2000 lbs: 95.00 to 110.00.
Common to Good Bulls: 85.00 to 95.00.
REPLACEMENT CALVES:
Premium Bulls 100-120 lbs: 400.00 to 525.00.
Common to Good Bulls 80-100 lbs: 200.00 to 400.00.
Beef Bull Calves: 600.00 to 875.00.
Beef Heifer Calves: 350.00 to 850.00.
Dairy Heifer Calves: 50.00 to 175.00.
Boning Calves: 15.00 & down.
Premier Livestock: Feb. 12, 2024
MARKET COWS: Steady
Selling Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
High Yielding Cows: 105.00 to 116.00.
Most Market Cows: 85.00 to 104.00.
Low Yielding Cows: 84.00 and down.
FED MARKET STEERS AND HEIFERS: Steady
High Choice & Prime Holstein Steers: 153.00 to 162.00.
Low Choice & Select Holstein Steers: 140.00-152.00.
Underfinished & Mixed Grading: 139.00 & down.
MARKET BULLS: Steady
High Yielding Bulls: 105.00 to 122.00.
Plainer Quality Bulls: 104.00 & down.
BABY CALVES: Stronger
Most Holstein Bull Calves: 300.00-665.00.
Quality Beef Calves: 350.00 to 880.00.
Holstein Heifer Calves, Single Birth: 85.00-250.00.
Light and off quality calves: 100.00 & down.
Fennimore: Feb. 07, 2024
High Yield Slaughter Cows: 0.80-1.03/lb; Holstein Bulls & Calves: 95-120 lbs: 400.00-500.00; Light Weight & Poor Calves: 200.00-310.00; Beef X-Bred Calves: 600.00-820.00.
National Cattle Summary: Feb. 12, 2024
For Monday in the Southern Plains and Nebraska negotiated cash trade was at a standstill. In the Western Cornbelt negotiated cash was mostly inactive on light demand. Last week in the Southern Plains live FOB purchases traded at 182.00. Last week in Nebraska live FOB purchases from 180.00-182.50, with dressed delivered purchases from 285.00-289.00. Last week in the Western Cornbelt live FOB purchases traded from 180.00-182.00, with dressed delivered purchases at 285.00.
Dairy Cattle Summary
Reedsville Equity Market: Feb. 08, 2024
As of 02/01/24
Top Quality Springing Holstein Heifers: 1200.00 to 1800.00.
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: Feb. 12, 2024
FINISHED CATTLE:
Finished Beef Steers: 170.00-178.00; Mixed Grading: 155.00-169.50.
Finished Beef Heifers: 170.00-182.00; Mixed Grading: 119.00-169.50.
Finished Dairy Steers: 150.00-158.50; Silage Fed, Heavyweight, Select Grade, Lightweight: 130.50-149.50.
MARKET COWS:
Mostly: 80.00-105.00; Thin/shelly/full/overfed cows: 79.00 & down; Market Bulls: 115.00-124.00.
Bred Beef Cows & Heifers: N/A.
Calves: 95-125 lbs: 250.00-345.00; 150-250 lbs: Up to 200.00; Beef Calves: 425.00-650.00; Lighter, Weaker, Younger Calves: 245.00 & down.
FEEDER CATTLE:
Beef Steers: under 600 lbs: Up to 240.00/cwt; 600-800 lbs: Up to 190.00/cwt; 800-1000 lbs: Up to 197.00; Beef Heifers: under 600 lbs: Up to 230.00/cwt; 600-800 lbs: N/A; 800-1000 lbs: Up to 169.00/cwt.
Holstein Steers: under 400 lbs: N/A; 400-600 lbs: N/A; 600-800 lbs: N/A; 800-1000 lbs: Up to 153.00/cwt.
Eastern Corn Belt Direct, Feeder Cattle Summary (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH and KY): Feb. 09, 2024
Compared to last week: Not enough Current FOB comparable trades from last week for a trend. Demand good for feeders. Supply included: 100% Feeder Cattle (24.7% Steers, 75.3% Heifers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 63%. 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 and up to 20 cent slide < 600 lbs. Livestock reported this week originated from KY.
Sheep & Lambs
Fennimore: Feb. 07, 2024
Bucks: 1.10/lb. Ewes: 0.75-1.15/lb.; Choice Lambs: 1.60-1.75/lb; Feeding Lambs: 45-65 lbs.: 2.70-3.45/lb.; 70-100 lbs.: 2.10-2.55/lb.
Johnson Creek Equity Market: Feb. 12, 2024
Lambs: 100 lbs and up: 120.00-185.00; 100 lbs and down: 110.00-190.00; Ewes: 60.00-95.00; Bucks: 60.00-95.00.
Lomira Equity Market: Feb. 07, 2024
As of 01/27/24: Finished Market Lambs: 190.00-230.00; Lambs: 65 lbs and down: 250.00-330.00; 70 to 100 lbs: 210.00-275.00; Ewes: 90.00-120.00; Bucks: 100.00-130.00.
Monroe Equity Market: Feb. 12, 2024
As of 01/24/23: Finished Market Lambs: 2.00-2.10; Feeder Lambs: 2.00-2.50/lb.; Cull Ewes: No test; Cull Rams: No test.
Stratford Equity Market: Feb. 13, 2024
As of 02/07/24: Feeder Lambs: .80-1.30; Market Lambs: 1.25-1.45; Cull Ewes: 0.25-.30; Cull Rams: .60-.80.
Central Livestock, Zumbrota, MN: Feb. 13, 2024
Feeder Lambs: 50-70 lbs: 220.00-340.00/cwt; 70-90 lbs: 210.00-290.00/cwt; Over 90 lbs: 150.00-240.00/cwt.
Fed Lambs 125-155 lbs: Shorn: 170.00-225.00/cwt; Unshorn: N/A.
Utility & Good Ewes: 85.00-130.00; Thin & Cull Ewes: 80.00 & down; Yearling Ewes: No test.
Goats
Fennimore: Feb. 07, 2024
Slaughter Nannies: 1.10-1.40/lb.
Slaughter Billies: 1.45-180/lb.
Slaughter Kids (Dairy): 2.05-2.50/lb.
Slaughter Kids (Boer): 2.90-3.40/lb
Johnson Creek Equity Market: Feb. 12, 2024
Young Goats 80 lbs & up: 180.00 & down
Young Goats 60-80 lbs: 250.00 & down.
Young Goats under 60 lbs: 170.00 & down.
Cull Goats: 170.00 & down.
Lomira Equity Market: Feb. 07, 2024
As of 01/27/2024:
Fed Goats: 190.00 to 270.00.
Dairy Kids: 150.00 to 220.00.
Boer Kids: 250.00 to 340.00.
Cull Goats: 90.00-140.00.
Monroe Equity Market: Feb. 12, 2024
As of 01/24/23: Goats sell by the head.
Dairy Goats 40-80 lbs: No test.
Meat Goats 40-80 lbs: No test.
Meat Goats over 80 lbs: No test.
Cull Nannies & Billies: 165.00 & down.
Hogs
USDA Hog Report: Feb. 09, 2024
Compared to last week: Early weaned pigs 6.00 per head higher. All feeder pigs 10.00 per head higher. Demand good for moderate offerings.
Lomira Equity Market: Feb. 07, 2024
Feeder Pigs: 40-60 lbs: Call for availability.
Hogs: Heavy Sows: 41.00-44.00; Light Sows: 37.00-40.00; Boars: 10.00-16.00; Butcher Hogs: 50.00-55.00.
Johnson Creek Equity Market: Feb. 12, 2024
Butchers hogs 250# up: 40.00-55.00; 170#-249#: 40.00-70.00; Light Sows: 25.00-39.00; Heavy Sows: 25.00-42.00; Boars: 5.00-10.00; Feeder Pigs: 5.00-40.00.
Stratford Equity Market: Feb. 13, 2024
Butchers: No test; Sows: 30.00-36.00; Boars: 15.00 and down; Slaughter Pigs: No test; Feeder Pigs, 25-35 lbs: 15.00/head; 45-55 lbs: 27.00/head; 60-70 lbs: No test; 70-80 lbs: 48.00/head; over 85 lbs: No test.
Central Livestock, Zumbrota, MN: Feb. 13, 2024
Feeder Pigs: 50 lbs and under: N/A; 50-60 lbs: Up to 40.00/hd; 60-80lbs: Up to 75.00/hd; 80-100 lbs: Up to 100.00/hd; 100-120 lbs: Up to 160.00/hd.
Grains
Cargill La Crosse: Feb. 06, 2024
CORN/SOYBEANS
Mar.: 4.3000/11.8475
May: 4.4225/11.9075
July: 4.5150/12.0075
Aug: -------/11.9300
Sept: 4.5775/11.7025
Nov: -------/11.6450
Dec: 4.6875/-------
Jan.’25: ------/11.7200
Mar.: 4.7975/11.6950
May: 4.8550/11.7100
Eggs
USDA Egg Report: Feb. 13, 2024
Midwest delivered and producer prices are steady. The undertone is steady. Retail movement ranges moderate to good. Loose egg movement ranges light to instances fairly good. Offerings are light. Supplies are light to moderate. The Midwest shell egg inventory increased 7.6% compared to a week ago. Market activity is moderate to at times active. All breaking stock prices are steady. The undertone is mostly steady. Demand is light to instances moderate. Offerings are light. Supplies range light to moderate. Schedules are reduced to full-time. Market activity is moderate.
Extra Large: 3.25-3.27; Large: 3.23-3.25; Medium: 2.18-2.20
Hay
Fennimore: Feb. 05, 2024
Large Square Hay: 180.00-250.00/ton; Lg. Round Dairy Quality Hay: 180.00-210.00/ton; Sm. Square Hay:3.75-4.75/bale; Dry Cow/Beef Cow Hay: 160.00-190.00/ton; Large Square Straw: 50.00/bale.
Lomira Equity Market: Feb. 07, 2024
Every Friday at noon:
Small Squares Hay: 2.00-6.00/bale; Large Squares Hay Alfalfa: 100.00-140.00/bale; Large Squares Mix: 70.00-105.00/bale; Large Square Grass: 50.00-90.00/bale; Large Rounds Alfalfa Quality: 70.00-90.00/bale; Large Rounds Mix: 50.00-80.00/bale; Large Rounds Grass: 40.00-70.00/bale; Small Wheat Straw: 1.00-2.00/bale.
Stratford Equity Market: Feb. 13, 2024
Sale first and third Tuesday each month (as of 02/13/24):
Large Square grass mix: 110.00-130.00/bale.
Large Square Hay Bales, 2nd and 3rd Crop Alfalfa: 120.00-150.00/bale.
Large Square Bales, Rye Straw: 40.00-45.00/bale.
Sm. Round Bales, Grass: 60.00-70.00/bale.
Alfalfa Rounds, 2nd & 3rd Crop: 80.00-90.00/bale.
Small Square Straw Bales: 3.00-3.25/bale.
Small Square Hay Bales: 4.25-5.00/bale.
Tim Slack Auction & Realty, Hay & Bedding Report: Feb. 07, 2024
Hay, lg. Square: Premium: Good: 210.00-240.00/ton; Sm. Square: Premium: 5.00-6.50/bale; Hay, Lg. Round: Good: 120.00-190.00/ton; Wrapped $85.00-135.00/ton.
Straw, lg. square: Good, 3x3 57.00/bale; Sm. square: 4.75-5.50/bale.
Grass, lg. square: N/A; Lg. round: N/A; Sm. square: N/A.
Reedsville Equity Market: Feb. 07, 2024
High Quality 1st Crop Hay: 140.00-230.00/ton; Low Quality Hay: 135.00/ton and down; High Quality 2nd & 3rd Crop Hay: 150.00-260.00; Low Quality 2nd & 3rd Crop Hay, 145.00/ton; High Quality Straw: 110.00-130.00/ton; Quality Straw.: 90.00/ton.
Dairy
Weekly Animal Feed, Central U.S.: Feb. 08, 2024
After a bullish market push last week on the CME, countryside spot trading of dry whey is following suit. Prices for dry whey increased at every facet this week. Processors say their stocks of freshly dried loads are either moving or spoken for. Most sentiment from contacts is on the bullish end of the spectrum for near-term market tones. Midwestern production is steadier in the past two weeks than it has been for most of the season. Animal feed whey market tones are mirroring those of edible grade whey. Spot prices moved higher on both ends of the price series. Dry whey market tones are being buoyed by a consistent firmness in higher-protein concentrates, which has shifted the focus of a number of processing plant decision makers.
- Prices for Central U.S., All First Sales, FOB, Conventional and Non-Edible Dry Whey Price Range Animal Feed, $/lb: .3300 - .3700.
- Prices for Central U.S., All First Sales, FOB, Extra Grade & Grade A, Conventional and Edible Dry Whey Price Range: Non-Hygroscopic, $/lb: .4250 - .5000; Mostly Range: Non-Hygroscopic, $/lb: .4400- .4725.
Dairy Market Review: Feb. 09, 2024
BUTTER: Grade AA closed at $2.6900. The weekly average for Grade AA is $2.7440 (-0.0280).
CHEESE: Barrels closed at $1.5775 and 40# blocks at $1.5700. The weekly average for barrels is $1.5770 (+0.0390) and blocks, $1.6105 (-0.0345).
CHEESE HIGHLIGHTS: Contacts share cheese production schedules are steady in the East region. Cheese plant managers share overages for spot milk loads as well as increased condensed skim demand. In the Upper Midwest, contacts note cheddar demand is slower than anticipated. Some cheesemakers report growing inventories despite tighter milk availability than in recent weeks. Some contacts shared that they are expecting to run at full capacity through the spring holiday season to keep up with holiday demand.
BUTTER HIGHLIGHTS: Overall, retail demand is steady. That said, some stronger demand is noted in the Western region. Stakeholders relay mixed food service demand throughout the country. Food service demand is noted as strong in the Eastern region, steady in the Central region, and strengthening in the Western region. Cream volumes are plentiful, and spot loads are readily available across the nation.
FLUID MILK HIGHLIGHTS: In the Eastern and Midwestern regions, milk production is steady. In the Western region, milk production is steady to stronger. In California, handlers noted year-over-year comparisons for 2024 production levels have been at-or-above 2023 production levels. In the Midwest, the general sentiment among contacts is 2024 milk output will not be in line with that of 2023. Spot milk prices in the Midwest remain reported at Class III to $1-over Class. Class I, II, III, and IV demands are strong to steady. Cream multiples for all Classes are 1.00-1.27 in the East, 0.900-1.25 in the Midwest, and 0.75-1.18 in the West.