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Weekly Market Report Roundup

Weekly market report for the week of Mar. 08, 2024. Data compiled from state and national market sources.

Cattle

Altoona Equity Market: Feb. 27, 2024

FED CATTLE:

Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 150.00 to 174.00.

Choice Dairy X-bred Steers & Heifers: 150.00 to 170.00.

High Yielding Choice Holstein Steers: 156.00 to 169.00.

Choice Holstein Steers: 145.00 to 155.00.

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

CULL COWS:

Higher 20% sold for: 110.00 to 128.00.

60% sold for: 90.00 to 109.00.

Lower 20% sold for: 89.00 & down.

CULL BULLS:

Most Bulls: 105.00 to 129.00.

CALVES: Sold by the head.

80% of Holstein Bull Calves 95 lbs. & up: 380.00 to 600.00.

Quality Holstein Heifer Calves: 320.00 & down.

Quality Beef Calves: 500.00 to 825.00.

Light & Poor Quality Calves: 380.00 & down

Bonduel Equity Market: March 4, 2024

FED CATTLE: Trending higher

High Yielding Choice Beef 165.00 to 176.00.

High Yielding Choice Holstein Steers: 140.00 to 160.00.

Choice Holstein Steers: 100.00 to 140.00.

Unfinished Steers & Heifers: 99.00 & down.

CULL COWS: Trending higher

Higher 20% sold for: 100.00 to 138.50.

60% sold for: 70.00 to 99.00.

Lower 20% sold for: 70.00 & down.

CULL BULLS: Steady

Most Bulls: 90.00 to 137.00.

Thin, Full Bulls, over a ton discounted: 90.00 & down.

CALVES: Sold by the pound. Steady

Holstein Bull Calves: 250.00 to 660.00.

Quality Holstein Heifer Calves: 30.00 & down.

Quality Beef Calves: 300.00 to 795.00.

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

FEEDER CATTLE: As of 02/15/24 sale.

Beef steers under 400 lbs: No test.

Beef steers 400-600 lbs: 240.00-273.00.

Beef steers 600-800 lbs: 180.00-240.00.

Beef steers over 800 lbs: 190.00-216.00.

Beef heifers under 400 lbs: No test.

Beef heifers 400-600 lbs: 204.00-236.00.

Beef heifers 600-800 lbs: 200.00-224.00.

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: No test.

Johnson Creek Equity Market: March 4, 2024

FED CATTLE: Steady

High Yielding Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 150.00 to 174.00.

Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 130.00 to 155.00.

High Yielding Choice Holstein Steers: 142.00 to 157.00.

Choice Holstein Steers: 130.00 to 152.00.

Select & Unfinished Cattle: 120.00 & down.

CULL COWS: Steady

20% sold for: 95.00 to 115.00.

60% sold for: 80.00 to 95.00.

Lower 20% sold for: 80.00 & 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: March 4, 2024

FED CATTLE:

High Yielding Choice & Prime Beef Steers & Heifers: 167.00 to 179.00.

Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 159.00 to 166.00.

Select, Low Yielding & Underfinished Beef Steers & Heifers: 155.00 & down.

X-bred Steers & Heifers: 162.00 to 172.00.

High Yielding Choice & Prime Holstein Steers: 159.00 to 163.00.

Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers: 147.00 to 158.00.

Low Yielding, Select & Underfinished Holstein Steers & Heifers: 100.00-143.00.

MARKET COWS:

High Yielding Cows: 108.00 to 120.00.

Cutters & Utility: 70.00 to 107.00.

Canners & Shells: 40.00-69.00

MARKET BULLS: Steady

High Yielding Bulls: 105.00 to 140.00.

Thin, Light & Over-Conditioned Bulls: 95.00 & down.

CALVES (02/27/24 Auction): Sold by the pound.

Quality Holstein Bull Calves weighing 90-110 lbs: 520.00 to 650.00.

Light Weight Calves: 300.00 to 520.00.

Quality Holstein Heifer Calves: 200.00-270.00.

Quality Beef and X-bred Bulls & Heifer Calves: Heifers 580.00-840.00; Bulls 680.00-880.00.

Poor Quality Calves: 260.00 & down

Monroe Equity Market: Feb. 26, 2024

FED CATTLE: Stronger

High Yielding Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 183.00-189.50.

Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 168.00-182.50.

Choice Dairy X-bred Steers & Heifers: 160.00-188.50.

High Yielding Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers: 159.00-171.00.

Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers: 140.00-158.50.

Unfinished Steers & Heifers: 139.00 and down.

Wednesday 02/21/24 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: 155.00-162.00.

Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers: 145.00-154.00.

Unfinished Steers & Heifers: 140.00 and down.

CULL COWS: Steady

High Yielding Cows: 105.00 to 125.50.

Cutters & Utility: 80.00 to 104.50.

Canners & Shells: 79.50 & down.

SLAUGHTER BULLS: Steady

High Yielding Bulls: 114.00 to 122.00.

Thin, Light and Overconditioned Bulls: 110.00 & down.

CALVES: Sold by the pound. Stronger

Quality Holstein Bull Calves: 300.00 to 660.00.

Light & Poor Quality Calves: 295.00 & down.

Quality Holstein Heifer Calves: 300.00 & down.

Quality Beef & Beef X-bred Calves: bulls 900.00 & down; heifers 850.00 & down.

Reedsville Equity Market: Feb. 29, 2024

FED CATTLE: Steady

High Yielding Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 160.00 to 175.00.

Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 142.00 to 159.00.

High Yielding Choice Holstein Steers: 140.00 to 160.00.

Choice Holstein Steers: 125.00 to 139.00.

Unfinished Steers & Heifers: 124.00 & down.

CULL COWS: Steady

Higher 20% sold for: 105.00 to 123.00.

60% sold for: 85.00 to 104.00.

Lower 20% sold for: 84.00 & down.

CULL BULLS: Steady

Most Bulls: 95.00-120.00.

CALVES: Softer

Quality Holstein Bull Calves: 300.00-420.00.

Quality Holstein Heifer Calves: Up to 200.00.

Quality Beef Calves: Up to 685.00.

Light & Poor Quality Calves: 40.00 & down.

FEEDER CATTLE: Results 02/22/2024

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: March 5, 2024

FED CATTLE:

High Yielding Choice & Prime Beef Steers & Heifers: 162.00-173.50.

Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 150.00 to 161.00.

High Yielding Choice & Prime Holstein Steers & Heifers: 155.00-165.00.

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

Unfinished Steers & Heifers: 140.00 and down.

CULL COWS:

Higher 20% sold for: 105.00 to 121.00.

60% sold for: 85.00 to 104.00.

Lower 20% sold for: 85.00 & down.

Good certified organic cows (for slaughter): 140.00-157.00.

CULL BULLS:

Most Bulls: 110.00 to 128.00.

Thin, Full, Horned Bulls discounted: 110.00 & down.

CALVES, sold by the head:

Good to Top Quality Holstein Bull Calves: 500.00-700.00.

Top Quality Holstein Heifer Calves: 150.00 to 260.00.

Plain Quality Holstein Heifer Calves: 145.00 & down.

Quality Beef Calves: 750.00 to 1000.00.

Light & Poor Quality Calves: 250.00 & down.

FEEDER CATTLE:

Beef Steers: Under 400 lbs: 210.00-300.00; 400 to 600 lbs: 200.00-290.00; 600 to 800 lbs: 170.00-200.00; Over 800 lbs: 140.00-185.00.

Beef Heifers: Under 400 lbs: 195.00-290.00; 400 to 600 lbs: 160.00-235.00; 600 to 800 lbs: 150.00-215.00; Over 800 lbs: 140.00-175.00.

Holstein Steers: Under 400 lbs: 160.00-222.50; 400 to 600 lbs: 150.00-205.00; 600 to 800 lbs: 100.00-200.00; Over 800 lbs: 140.00-175.00.

Milwaukee Stockyards: March 4, 2024

COWS:

No Roll Cows: 110.00 to 120.00.

High Yielding Cutters & Utility: 90.00 to 105.00.

Cutters: 75.00 to 90.00.

Canners & Shells: 65.00 & down.

HOLSTEIN STEERS:

High Choice & Prime Holstein Steers, 1400-1600 lbs: 155.00 to 160.00.

Choice Holstein Steers: 145.00 to 154.00.

Select Steers: 120.00 to 130.00.

Unfinished Holstein Steers: 110.00 & down.

BEEF CATTLE:

Choice & Prime Angus Beef 1250-1600 lbs: 175.00 to 181.00.

Select Beef Steers & Heifers: 130.00 & down.

BULLS:

Premium Beef Bulls 1600-2000 lbs: 110.00 to 125.00.

Common to Good Bulls: 90.00 to 110.00.

REPLACEMENT CALVES:

Premium Bulls 100-120 lbs: 400.00 to 660.00.

Common to Good Bulls 80-100 lbs: 200.00 to 400.00.

Beef Bull Calves: 600.00 to 900.00.

Beef Heifer Calves: 500.00 to 900.00.

Dairy Heifer Calves: 100.00 to 250.00.

Boning Calves: 15.00 & down.

Premier Livestock: March 4, 2024

MARKET COWS: Steady

Selling Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

High Yielding Cows: 107.00 to 121.00.

Most Market Cows: 90.00 to 106.00.

Low Yielding Cows: 89.00 and down.

FED MARKET STEERS AND HEIFERS: Stronger

High Choice & Prime Holstein Steers: 155.00 to 164.50.

Low Choice & Select Holstein Steers: 145.00-154.00.

Underfinished & Mixed Grading: 144.00 & down.

MARKET BULLS: Steady

High Yielding Bulls: 110.00 to 135.00.

Plainer Quality Bulls: 109.00 & down.

BABY CALVES: Steady

Most Holstein Bull Calves: 450.00-700.00.

Quality Beef Calves: 500.00 to 950.00.

Holstein Heifer Calves, Single Birth: 50.00-250.00.

Light and off quality calves: 200.00 & down.

Fennimore: Feb. 28, 2024

High Yield Slaughter Cows: 1.00-1.15/lb; Holstein Bulls & Calves: 95-120 lbs: 5.00-6.20/lb; Light Weight & Poor Calves: 3.00-4.80/lb; Beef X-Bred Calves: 6.00-8.20/lb.

National Cattle Summary: March 4 2024

For Monday in Kansas and Nebraska negotiated cash trade has been at a standstill. In the Texas Panhandle and the Western Cornbelt negotiated cash trade was mostly inactive on light demand. Last week in the Southern Plains live FOB purchases traded at 183.00. Last week in Nebraska live FOB purchases from 183.00184.50 with dressed delivered purchases at 290.00. Last week in the Western Cornbelt live FOB purchases traded from 183.00 -184.00, with dressed delivered purchases at 290.00.

Dairy Cattle Summary

Reedsville Equity Market: Feb. 29, 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: March 4, 2024

FINISHED CATTLE:

Finished Beef Steers: 180.00-189.50; Mixed Grading: 137.00-179.00.

Finished Beef Heifers: 180.00-190.50; Mixed Grading: 140.00-179.00.

Finished Dairy Steers: 152.00-161.00; Silage Fed, Heavyweight, Select Grade, Lightweight: 127.00-151.50.

MARKET COWS:

Mostly: 90.00-114.00; Thin/shelly/full/overfed cows: 88.00 & down; Market Bulls: 124.00-134.00.

Bred Beef Cows & Heifers: N/A.

Calves: 95-125 lbs: 400.00-510.00; 150-250 lbs: Up to 275.00; Beef Calves: 600.00-700.00; Lighter, Weaker, Younger Calves: 390.00 & down.

FEEDER CATTLE:

Beef Steers: under 600 lbs: Up to 295.00/cwt; 600-800 lbs: Up to 200.00/cwt; 800-1000 lbs: Up to 195.00; Beef Heifers: under 600 lbs: Up to 245.00/cwt; 600-800 lbs: Up to 190.00/cwt; 800-1000 lbs: Up to 181.00/cwt.

Holstein Steers: under 400 lbs: N/A; 400-600 lbs: Up to 251.00/cwt; 600-800 lbs: Up to 197.50/cwt; 800-1000 lbs: N/A.

Eastern Corn Belt Direct,Feeder Cattle Summary (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH and KY): March 1, 2024

Compared to last week: Feeder steers not established. Feeder heifers not well tested for Current FOB. Demand good. Supply included: 100% Feeder Cattle (23.7% Dairy Steers, 59.4% Heifers, 16.9% Dairy Heifers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 76%. Unless otherwise noted, Feeder Cattle prices FOB based on net weights after a 2-3% shrink or equivalent, with a up to a 15 cent slide > 600 lbs. and 20 cent slide < 600 lbs. Livestock reported this week originated from IN, KY.

Sheep & Lambs

Fennimore: Feb. 28, 2024

Bucks: 0.97-1.42/lb. Ewes: 0.95-1.17/lb.; Choice Lambs: 1.90-2.30/lb; Feeding Lambs: 40-65 lbs.: 2.70-3.50/lb.; 70-95 lbs.: 2.20-2.85/lb.

Johnson Creek Equity Market: March 4, 2024

Lambs: 100 lbs and up: 120.00-240.00; 100 lbs and down: 110.00-250.00; Ewes: 60.00-95.00; Bucks: 60.00-85.00.

Lomira Equity Market: March 4, 2024

As of 02/24/24: Finished Market Lambs: 170.00-225.00; Lambs: 65 lbs and down: 240.00-300.00; 70 to 100 lbs: 190.00-225.00; Ewes: 80.00-120.00; Bucks: 100.00-130.00.

Monroe Equity Market: Feb. 26, 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: March 5, 2024

As of 02/28/24: Feeder Lambs: 1.20-1.50; Market Lambs: .90-1.30; Cull Ewes: 0.25-.30; Cull Rams: .60-.80.

Central Livestock, Zumbrota, MN: Feb. 27, 2024

Feeder Lambs: 50-70 lbs: 295.00-370.00/cwt; 70-90 lbs: 245.00-320.00/cwt; Over 90 lbs: 205.00-300.00/cwt.

Fed Lambs 125-155 lbs: Shorn: 170.00-200.00/cwt; Unshorn: N/A.

Utility & Good Ewes: 110.00-165.00; Thin & Cull Ewes: 105.00 and down; Yearling Ewes: No test.

Goats

Fennimore: Feb. 28, 2024

Slaughter Nannies: 0.95-1.35/lb.

Slaughter Billies: 1.50-1.75/lb.

Slaughter Kids (Dairy): 2.50-3.25/lb.

Slaughter Kids (Boer): 3.50-4.10/lb

Johnson Creek Equity Market: March 4, 2024

Young Goats 80 lbs & up: 280.00 & down

Young Goats 60-80 lbs: 250.00 & down.

Young Goats under 60 lbs: 200.00 & down.

Cull Goats: 160.00 & down.

Lomira Equity Market: March 4, 2024

As of 02/24/2024:

Fed Goats: 190.00 to 270.00.

Dairy Kids: 150.00 to 255.00.

Boer Kids: 270.00 to 380.00.

Cull Goats: 90.00-140.00.

Monroe Equity Market: Feb. 26, 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: March 1, 2024

Compared to last week: Early weaned pigs are 1.00 higher and feeder pigs are 7.00 higher. Demand is good for moderate offerings.

Lomira Equity Market: March 4, 2024

Feeder Pigs: 40-60 lbs: Call for availability.

Hogs: Heavy Sows: 38.00-40.00; Light Sows: 34.00-37.00; Boars: 10.00-16.00; Butcher Hogs: 50.00.

Johnson Creek Equity Market: March 4, 2024

Butchers hogs 250# up: 40.00-55.00; 170#-249#: 40.00-65.00; Light Sows: 30.00-40.00; Heavy Sows: 25.00-45.00; Boars: 5.00-10.00; Feeder Pigs: 5.00-40.00.

Stratford Equity Market: March 5, 2024

Butchers: No test; Sows: 50.00-59.00; Boars: 12.00 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. 27, 2024

Feeder Pigs: 50 lbs and under: Up to 57.50/hd; 50-60 lbs: N/A; 60-80lbs: Up to 55.00/hd; 80-100 lbs: Up to 100.00/hd; 100-120 lbs: Up to 160.00/hd.

Future prices for commodities for the week beginning Mar. 5, 2024.

Grains

Cargill La Crosse: March 5, 2024

CORN/SOYBEANS

Mar.: 4.1350/11.4400

May: 4.2650/11.5100

July: 4.3775/11.6100

Aug: -------/11.5825

Sept: 4.4625/11.4900

Nov: -------/11.4500

Dec: 4.5925/-------

Jan.’25: ------/11.5525

Mar.: 4.7275/11.5375

May: 4.7925/11.5550

Eggs

USDA Egg Report: March 5, 2024

Midwest delivered prices are steady. Producer prices are 4 cents lower for Large, unchanged on Medium and Small. The undertone is weak. Demand is light to moderate. Offerings are light to moderate. Supplies are generally moderate. The Midwest shell egg inventory decreased 1.8% compared to last week. Market activity is moderate. All breaking stock prices are steady.

Extra Large: 2.30-2.32; Large: 2.28-2.30; Medium: 1.80-1.82

Hay

Fennimore: Feb. 26, 2024

Large Square Hay: 190.00-250.00/ton; Lg. Round Dairy Quality Hay: 165.00-200.00/ton; Sm. Square Hay:3.50-5.25/bale; Corn Fodder: 25.00-45.00/bale; Bean Fodder: 30.00/bale; Large Square Straw: 50.00/bale.

Lomira Equity Market: March 4, 2024

Every Friday at noon:

Small Squares Hay: 2.00-6.00/bale; Large Squares Hay Alfalfa: 90.00-120.00/bale; Large Squares Mix: 50.00-70.00/bale; Large Square Grass: 40.00-70.00/bale; Large Rounds Alfalfa Quality: 70.00-90.00/bale; Large Rounds Mix: 50.00-70.00/bale; Large Rounds Grass: 40.00-60.00/bale; Small Wheat Straw: 1.00-2.00/bale.

Stratford Equity Market: March 5, 2024

Sale first and third Tuesday each month (as of 03/05/24):

Large Square grass mix: 110.00-130.00/bale.

Large Square Hay Bales, 2nd and 3rd Crop Alfalfa: 120.00-130.00/bale.

Large Square Bales, Rye Straw: 70.00-80.00/bale.

Sm. Round Bales, Grass: 60.00-70.00/bale.

Alfalfa Rounds, 2nd & 3rd Crop: 80.00-110.00/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. 28, 2024

Hay, lg. Square: Good: 180.00-225.00/ton; Fair: 150.00/ton; Sm. Square: Premium: 6.50/bale; Hay, Lg. Round: Good: 145.00-165.00/ton; Wrapped $60.00-120.00/ton.

Straw, lg. square: Good, 58.00/bale; Sm. square: N/A.

Grass, lg. square: 210.00/ton; Lg. round: 100.00/ton; Sm. square: N/A.

Reedsville Equity Market: Feb. 28, 2024

High Quality 1st Crop Hay: 140.00-190.00/ton; Low Quality Hay: 135.00/ton; High Quality 2nd & 3rd Crop Hay: 150.00-210.00/ton; Quality 2nd & 3rd Crop Hay:145.00/ton; High Quality Straw: 110.00-160.00/ton; Low Quality Straw: 90.00/ton; Baleage: 50.00-90.00/ton.

Cash futures for Class III milk for the week beginning Mar. 5, 2024.

Dairy

Weekly Animal Feed: Central U.S.: Feb. 29, 2024

Dry whey prices moved lower at every point this week. There are a number of factors at play, according to contacts, regarding the bearish turn Central whey markets have taken in the past week. As was mentioned in the week eight report, traders' supplies are not noted as short. There have been no spot milk prices in the Midwest reported below-Class III this week. Additionally, despite a bearish raincloud hovering over whey powder markets, high protein composition markets, such as whey protein concentrate 80%, etc., are still considered firm.

  • Prices for Central U.S., All First Sales, FOB, Conventional and Non-Edible Dry Whey Price Range Animal Feed, $/lb: .3500 - .3700.
  • Prices for Central U.S., All First Sales, FOB, Extra Grade & Grade A, Conventional and Edible Dry Whey Price Range: Non-Hygroscopic, $/lb: .4000 - .5000; Mostly Range: Non-Hygroscopic, $/lb: .4400- .4750.

Dairy Market Review: March 1, 2024

BUTTER: Grade AA closed at $2.7575. The weekly average for Grade AA is $2.8015 (-0.0016).

CHEESE: Barrels closed at $1.6500 and 40# blocks at $1.5500. The weekly average for barrels is $1.6620 (+0.0520) and blocks, $1.5940 (+0.0721).

CHEESE HIGHLIGHTS: Farm level milk production is trending slightly higher in the Northeast. Cheese plant contacts share steady barrel production schedules despite quiet demand. Inventories remain comfortable. Current spot milk prices are $0.25- to $2.50- over Class. Cheese demand remains lackluster, but some barrel makers share strong year over year demand. In the West, contacts share steady to stronger production schedules. Class III spot loads of milk are tight in some parts of the region. Several manufacturers note spot cheese availability is tight through the remainder of Q1.

BUTTER HIGHLIGHTS: Retail demand is generally steady across the country. Food service demand varies. It is noted as quiet in the East and strong to steady in the West. Some stakeholders note orders for spring holiday demands are starting. Cream continues to be readily available throughout the nation. Butter makers are running strong production schedules. Some manufacturers say unsalted butter and bulk butter loads are tight for spot buyers. Bulk butter overages range from 3 to 15 cents above market, across all regions.

FLUID MILK HIGHLIGHTS: Milk production is steady to strong throughout most of the country, though contacts in the Pacific Northwest note weaker output in recent weeks. In the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado, milk production is mixed as some contacts note strengthening output, while others say milk volumes are decreasing. Demand for Class I milk is softening in the East, Midwest, and California. Cream is widely available in the Midwest, and contacts continue to relay multiples moving at flat market prices. Cream multiple ranges for all Classes are: 1.05 - 1.27 in the East, 1.00 - 1.27 in the Midwest, and 0.80 - 1.21 in the West.