Check out the latest market report for the week of Mar. 26, 2024.
Weekly market report for the week of Mar. 26, 2024. Data compiled from state and national market sources.
Cattle
Altoona Equity Market: Mar. 19, 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: 160.00 to 168.00.
Choice Holstein Steers: 150.00 to 159.00.
Select, Unfinished & Heavyweight Steers & Heifers: 149.00 & down.
CULL COWS:
Higher 20% sold for: 115.00 to 125.00.
60% sold for: 90.00 to 114.00.
Lower 20% sold for: 89.00 & down.
CULL BULLS:
Most Bulls: 110.00 to 140.00.
CALVES: Sold by the head.
80% of Holstein Bull Calves 95 lbs. & up: 400.00 to 650.00.
Quality Holstein Heifer Calves: 400.00 & down.
Quality Beef Calves: 500.00 to 920.00.
Light & Poor Quality Calves: 400.00 & down
Bonduel Equity Market: Mar. 25, 2024
FED CATTLE: Trending higher
High Yielding Choice Beef 165.00 to 174.00.
High Yielding Choice Holstein Steers: 140.00 to 170.00.
Choice Holstein Steers: 100.00 to 140.00.
Unfinished Steers & Heifers: 90.00 & down.
CULL COWS: Trending higher
Higher 20% sold for: 100.00 to 135.00.
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: 300.00 to 730.00.
Quality Holstein Heifer Calves: 30.00 & down.
Quality Beef Calves: 300.00 to 885.00.
Light & Poor Quality Calves: 100.00 & down, heavy discounts on light and poor quality.
FEEDER CATTLE: As of 03/21/24 sale.
Beef steers under 400 lbs: 280.00-300.00.
Beef steers 400-600 lbs: 222.50-280.00.
Beef steers 600-800 lbs: 222.50-252.00.
Beef steers over 800 lbs: 150.00-180.00.
Beef heifers under 400 lbs: 262.50-285.50.
Beef heifers 400-600 lbs: 230.00-260.00.
Beef heifers 600-800 lbs: 213.00-230.00.
Beef heifers over 800 lbs: 150.00-180.00.
Holstein steers up to 400 lbs: No test.
Holstein steers 400-600 lbs: 180.00-210.00.
Holstein steers 600-800 lbs: No test.
Holstein steers over 800 lbs: No test.
Johnson Creek Equity Market: Mar. 25, 2024
FED CATTLE: Steady
High Yielding Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 150.00 to 176.00.
Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 130.00 to 155.00.
High Yielding Choice Holstein Steers: 158.00 to 167.00.
Choice Holstein Steers: 130.00 to 152.00.
Select & Unfinished Cattle: 120.00 & down.
CULL COWS: Steady
20% sold for: 100.00 to 119.00.
60% sold for: 85.00 to 100.00.
Lower 20% sold for: 85.00 & 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: 600.00 to 800.00.
Light & Poor Quality Calves: 150.00 & down.
Lomira Equity Market: Mar. 25, 2024
FED CATTLE:
High Yielding Choice & Prime Beef Steers & Heifers: 174.00 to 180.00.
Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 164.00 to 173.00.
Select, Low Yielding & Underfinished Beef Steers & Heifers: 159.00 & down.
X-bred Steers & Heifers: 164.00 to 177.00.
High Yielding Choice & Prime Holstein Steers: 165.00 to 170.00.
Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers: 152.00 to 164.00.
Low Yielding, Select & Underfinished Holstein Steers & Heifers: 100.00-150.00.
MARKET COWS:
High Yielding Cows: 115.00 to 130.00.
Cutters & Utility: 79.00 to 114.00.
Canners & Shells: 40.00-75.00
MARKET BULLS: Steady
High Yielding Bulls: 120.00 to 150.00.
Thin, Light & Over-Conditioned Bulls: 95.00 & down.
CALVES (03/12/24 Auction): Sold by the pound.
Quality Holstein Bull Calves weighing 90-110 lbs: 550.00 to 720.00.
Light Weight Calves: 350.00 to 550.00.
Quality Holstein Heifer Calves: 325.00-390.00.
Quality Beef and X-bred Bulls & Heifer Calves: Heifers 650.00-900.00; Bulls 720.00-980.00.
Poor Quality Calves: 300.00 & down
Monroe Equity Market: Mar. 25, 2024
FED CATTLE: Steady
High Yielding Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 184.00-193.00.
Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 170.00-183.50.
Choice Dairy X-bred Steers & Heifers: 150.00-186.00.
High Yielding Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers: 165.00-174.00.
Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers: 150.00-164.50.
Unfinished Steers & Heifers: 149.00 and down.
Wednesday 03/20/24 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: 161.00-172.00.
Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers: 153.00-160.00.
Unfinished Steers & Heifers: 145.00 and down.
CULL COWS: Stronger
High Yielding Cows: 125.00 to 140.00.
Cutters & Utility: 100.00 to 124.50.
Canners & Shells: 99.50 & down.
SLAUGHTER BULLS: Steady
High Yielding Bulls: 135.00 to 152.00.
Thin, Light and Overconditioned Bulls: 130.00 & down.
CALVES: Sold by the pound. Stronger
Quality Holstein Bull Calves: 400.00 to 730.00.
Light & Poor Quality Calves: 395.00 & down.
Quality Holstein Heifer Calves: 300.00-400.00.
Quality Beef & Beef X-bred Calves: bulls 1040.00 & down; heifers 900.00 & down.
Reedsville Equity Market: Mar. 21, 2024
FED CATTLE: Steady
High Yielding Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 165.00 to 178.00.
Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 155.00 to 164.00.
High Yielding Choice Holstein Steers: 158.00 to 166.00.
Choice Holstein Steers: 145.00 to 157.00.
Unfinished Steers & Heifers: 144.00 & down.
CULL COWS: Steady
Higher 20% sold for: 112.00 to 132.00.
60% sold for: 90.00 to 111.00.
Lower 20% sold for: 89.00 & down.
CULL BULLS: Steady
Most Bulls: 100.00-140.00.
CALVES: Steady
Quality Holstein Bull Calves: Up to 765.00.
Quality Holstein Heifer Calves: Up to 200.00.
Quality Beef Calves: Up to 985.00.
Light & Poor Quality Calves: 40.00 & down.
FEEDER CATTLE: Results 03/14/2024
Holstein steers under 400 lbs: 150.00 to 220.00.
Holstein steers 400 to 600 lbs: 150.00 to 210.00.
Holstein steers 600 to 800 lbs: 150.00 to 215.00.
Holstein steers over 800 lbs: 120.00 to 180.00.
Stratford Equity Market: Mar. 26, 2024
FED CATTLE:
High Yielding Choice & Prime Beef Steers & Heifers: 162.00-172.00.
Choice Beef Steers & Heifers: 150.00 to 161.00.
High Yielding Choice & Prime Holstein Steers & Heifers: 155.00-165.50.
Select & Choice Holstein Steers & Heifers: 140.00 to 154.00.
Unfinished Steers & Heifers: 140.00 and down.
CULL COWS:
Higher 20% sold for: 115.00 to 129.00.
60% sold for: 90.00 to 114.00.
Lower 20% sold for: 90.00 & down.
Good certified organic cows (for slaughter): 145.00-150.00.
CULL BULLS:
Most Bulls: 125.00 to 140.00.
Thin, Full, Horned Bulls discounted: 120.00 & down.
CALVES, sold by the head:
Good to Top Quality Holstein Bull Calves: 500.00-760.00.
Top Quality Holstein Heifer Calves: 200.00 to 430.00.
Plain Quality Holstein Heifer Calves: 200.00 & down.
Quality Beef Calves: 800.00 to 1005.00.
Light & Poor Quality Calves: 300.00 & down.
FEEDER CATTLE:
Beef Steers: Under 400 lbs: 250.00-340.00; 400 to 600 lbs: 250.00-330.00; 600 to 800 lbs: 200.00-255.00; Over 800 lbs: 140.00-240.00.
Beef Heifers: Under 400 lbs: 225.00-330.00; 400 to 600 lbs: 200.00-295.00; 600 to 800 lbs: 180.00-245.00; Over 800 lbs: 160.00-220.00.
Holstein Steers: Under 400 lbs: 190.00-245.00; 400 to 600 lbs: 180.00-245.00; 600 to 800 lbs: 170.00-245.00; Over 800 lbs: 160.00-230.00.
Milwaukee Stockyards: Mar. 25, 2024
COWS:
No Roll Cows: 115.00 to 125.00.
High Yielding Cutters & Utility: 90.00 to 110.00.
Cutters: 75.00 to 90.00.
Canners & Shells: 65.00 & down.
HOLSTEIN STEERS:
High Choice & Prime Holstein Steers, 1400-1600 lbs: 162.00 to 168.00.
Choice Holstein Steers: 155.00 to 162.00.
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 180.00.
Select Beef Steers & Heifers: 130.00 & down.
BULLS:
Premium Beef Bulls 1600-2000 lbs: 115.00 to 145.00.
Common to Good Bulls: 95.00 to 115.00.
REPLACEMENT CALVES:
Premium Bulls 100-120 lbs: 400.00 to 700.00.
Common to Good Bulls 80-100 lbs: 200.00 to 400.00.
Beef Bull Calves: 600.00 to 1000.00.
Beef Heifer Calves: 500.00 to 950.00.
Dairy Heifer Calves: 100.00 to 400.00.
Boning Calves: 15.00 & down.
Premier Livestock: Mar. 25, 2024
MARKET COWS: Steady
Selling Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
High Yielding Cows: 120.00 to 137.00.
Most Market Cows: 100.00 to 119.00.
Low Yielding Cows: 99.00 and down.
FED MARKET STEERS AND HEIFERS: Steady/Stronger
High Choice & Prime Holstein Steers: 157.00 to 170.00.
Low Choice & Select Holstein Steers: 150.00-156.00.
Underfinished & Mixed Grading: 149.00 & down.
MARKET BULLS: Steady
High Yielding Bulls: 130.00 to 149.00.
Plainer Quality Bulls: 129.00 & down.
BABY CALVES: Steady
Most Holstein Bull Calves: 600.00-1000.00.
Quality Beef Calves: 500.00 to 715.00.
Holstein Heifer Calves, Single Birth: 150.00-400.00.
Light and off quality calves: 200.00 & down.
Fennimore: Mar. 20, 2024
High Yield Slaughter Cows: 1.13-1.24/lb; Holstein Bulls & Calves: 95-120 lbs.: 5.50-7.20/lb; Light Weight & Poor Calves: 4.00-5.00/lb; Holstein Heifer Calves: 90-105 lbs.; 2.10-3.30/lb. Beef X-Bred Calves: 7.00-9.50/lb.
National Cattle Summary: Mar. 25, 2024
For Monday in the Texas Panhandle, Nebraska and the Western Cornbelt negotiated cash trade was at a standstill. In Kansas negotiated cash trade was slow on light demand. There have been a few early live FOB purchases at 186.00, however not enough trade for a market trend. Last week in the Southern Plains live FOB purchases traded at 188.00. Last week in Nebraska live FOB purchases at 190.00, with dressed delivered purchases at 302.00. Last week in the Western Cornbelt with live FOB purchases traded from 190.00-191.00, with dressed delivered purchases at 302.00.
Dairy Cattle Summary
Reedsville Equity Market: Mar. 21, 2024
As of 03/07/24
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: Mar. 25, 2024
FINISHED CATTLE:
Finished Beef Steers: 183.00-196.00; Mixed Grading: 163.00-182.00.
Finished Beef Heifers: 185.00-196.00; Mixed Grading: 150.00-182.00.
Finished Dairy Steers: 160.00-169.00; Silage Fed, Heavyweight, Select Grade, Lightweight: 131.00-159.00.
MARKET COWS:
Mostly: 95.00-117.00; Thin/shelly/full/overfed cows: 94.00 & down; Market Bulls: 130.00-155.00.
Bred Beef Cows & Heifers: N/A.
Calves: 95-125 lbs: 450.00-530.00; 150-250 lbs: N/A; Beef Calves: 650.00-850.00; Lighter, Weaker, Younger Calves: 465.00 & down.
FEEDER CATTLE:
Beef Steers: under 600 lbs: Up to 205.00/cwt; 600-800 lbs: N/A; 800-1000 lbs: Up to 167.50; Beef Heifers: under 600 lbs: Up to 240.00/cwt; 600-800 lbs: Up to 160.00/cwt; 800-1000 lbs: Up to 158.00.
Holstein Steers: under 400 lbs: N/A; 400-600 lbs: N/A; 600-800 lbs: N/A; 800-1000 lbs: Up to 200.00.
Eastern Corn Belt Direct, Feeder Cattle Summary (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH and KY): Mar. 22, 2024
Compared to last week: Not enough comparable Current FOB trades this week for a trend. Demand good. Supply included: 100% Feeder Cattle (9.9% Dairy Steers, 79.6% Heifers, 10.5% Dairy Heifers). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 100%. Unless otherwise noted, Feeder Cattle prices FOB based on net weights after a 0% shrink or equivalent, with a 0 cent slide > 600 lbs. Livestock reported this week originated from IN, KY.
Sheep & Lambs
Fennimore: Mar. 20, 2024
Bucks & Ewes: 0.85-1.10/lb.; Feeding Lambs (45-60 lbs): 2.40-3.05/lb; Feeding Lambs (60-80 lbs): 2.40-3.05/lb.
Johnson Creek Equity Market: Mar. 25, 2024
Lambs: 100 lbs and up: 120.00-230.00; 100 lbs and down: 110.00-250.00; Ewes: 75.00-110.00; Bucks: 70.00-115.00.
Lomira Equity Market: Mar. 25, 2024
As of 03/23/24: 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: 80.00-110.00; Bucks: 90.00-110.00.
Monroe Equity Market: Mar. 25, 2024
As of 02/28/24: Finished Market Lambs: 1.75-2.10; Feeder Lambs: 2.65-3.00/lb.; Cull Ewes: 1.00-1.40; Cull Rams: 1.00-1.30.
Stratford Equity Market: Mar. 26, 2024
As of 03/20/24: Feeder Lambs: 1.20-1.50; Market Lambs: .90-1.30; Cull Ewes: 0.25-.30; Cull Rams: .60-.70.
Central Livestock, Zumbrota, MN: Mar. 19, 2024
Feeder Lambs: 50-70 lbs: 102.50-291.00/cwt; 70-90 lbs: 150.00-267.50/cwt; Over 90 lbs: 15.00-227.50/cwt.
Fed Lambs 125-155 lbs: Shorn: 155.00-212.50/cwt; Unshorn: 155.00-212.50.
Utility & Good Ewes: 75.00-130.00; Thin & Cull Ewes: 30.00-75.00; Yearling Ewes: No test.
Goats
Fennimore: Mar. 20, 2024
Slaughter Nannies: 1.00-1.50/lb.
Slaughter Billies: 1.30-1.80/lb.
Slaughter Kids (Dairy): 2.50-2.80/lb.
Slaughter Kids (Boer): 3.30-3.90/lb
Johnson Creek Equity Market: Mar. 25, 2024
Young Goats 80 lbs & up: 280.00 & down
Young Goats 60-80 lbs: 250.00 & down.
Young Goats under 60 lbs: 250.00 & down.
Cull Goats: 180.00 & down.
Lomira Equity Market: Mar. 25, 2024
As of 03/23/2024:
Fed Goats: 160.00 to 200.00.
Dairy Kids: 150.00 to 240.00.
Boer Kids: 240.00 to 300.00.
Cull Goats: 80.00-120.00.
Monroe Equity Market: Mar. 25, 2024
As of 02/28/24: Goats sell by the head.
Dairy Goats 40-80 lbs: 60-120.
Meat Goats 40-80 lbs: No test.
Meat Goats over 80 lbs: No test.
Cull Nannies & Billies: 200.00 & down.
Hogs
USDA Hog Report: Mar. 22, 2024
Compared to last week: Early weaned pigs are 5.00 lower and feeder pigs are 1.00 higher. Demand is good for heavy offerings.
Lomira Equity Market: Mar. 25, 2024
Feeder Pigs: 40-60 lbs: Call for availability.
Hogs: Heavy Sows: 52.00-55.00; Light Sows: 48.00-51.00; Boars: 20.00; Butcher Hogs: 60.00.
Johnson Creek Equity Market: Mar. 25, 2024
Butchers hogs 250# up: 40.00-55.00; 170#-249#: 40.00-65.00; Light Sows: 30.00-45.00; Heavy Sows: 25.00-48.00; Boars: 5.00-10.00; Feeder Pigs: 5.00-40.00.
Stratford Equity Market: Mar. 26, 2024
Butchers: 56.00-62.00; Sows: 71.00-75.00; Boars: 24.00 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: Mar. 19, 2024
Feeder Pigs: 50 lbs and under: N/A; 50-60 lbs: 55.00-155.00/hd; 60-80lbs: 90.00-135.00/hd; 80-100 lbs: N/A; 100-150 lbs: N/A.
Grains
Cargill La Crosse: Mar. 19, 2024
CORN/SOYBEANS
May: 4.3575/12.0175
July: 4.4825/12.1550
Aug: -------/12.1275
Sept: 4.5750/11.9575
Nov: -------/11.9475
Dec: 4.7125/-------
Jan.’25: ------/12.0400
Mar.: 4.8500/11.9800
May: 4.9150/11.9850
July: 4.9400/12.0325
Eggs
USDA Egg Report: Mar. 12, 2024
Midwest delivered and producer prices are unchanged. The undertone is fully steady to firm. Retail movement is moderate to good. Food service movement is mixed. Offerings are light to at times moderate. Supplies are light to moderate. The Midwest shell egg inventory decreased 15.4% compared to a week ago. Market activity is moderate to active. All breaking stock prices are unchanged. The undertone is steady. Demand is light to instances moderate.
Extra Large: 2.44-2.46; Large: 2.42-2.44; Medium: 2.31-2.33
Hay
Fennimore: Mar. 18, 2024
Large Square Hay: 180.00-210.00/ton; Lg. Round Dairy Quality Hay: 180.00-210.00/ton; Sm. Square Hay:4.00-5.25/bale; Corn Fodder: 17.50-30.00/bale; Dry Cow Hay: 100.00-170.00/ton; Large Square Straw: 50.00/bale.
Lomira Equity Market: Mar. 25, 2024
Every Friday at noon:
Small Squares Hay: 2.00-5.00/bale; Large Squares Hay Alfalfa: 80.00-100.00/bale; Large Squares Mix: 50.00-70.00/bale; Large Square Grass: 40.00-60.00/bale; Large Rounds Alfalfa Quality: 60.00-75.00/bale; Large Rounds Mix: 40.00-60.00/bale; Large Rounds Grass: 40.00-50.00/bale; Small Wheat Straw: 1.00-2.00/bale.
Stratford Equity Market: Mar. 19, 2024
Sale first and third Tuesday each month (as of 03/19/24):
Large Square grass mix: 80.00-90.00/bale.
Large Square Hay Bales, 2nd and 3rd Crop Alfalfa: 90.00-100.00/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: Mar. 20, 2024
Hay, lg. Square: Premium: 220.00/ton; Good: 165.00-215.00/ton; Hay, Lg. Round: Good: 120.00-165.00/ton; Fair: 95.00-100.00/ton; Wrapped 70.00-140.00/ton.; Hay, small square: N/A.
Straw, lg. square: Good, 36.00-63.00/bale; Sm. square: Good: 5.00/bale.
Grass, lg. square: N/A; Lg. round: Good: N/A; Sm. square: N/A.
Reedsville Equity Market: Mar. 20, 2024
High Quality 1st Crop Hay: 140.00-200.00/ton; Low Quality Hay: 130.00/ton & down; High Quality 2nd & 3rd Crop Hay: 150.00-210.00/ton; Low Quality 2nd & 3rd Crop Hay: 140.00/ton; High Quality Straw: 11.00-150.00/ton.
Dairy
Weekly Animal Feed, Central U.S.: Mar. 21, 2024
The price range for dry whey expanded in the Central region this week, as the top moved higher, and the bottom slid lower. Both ends of the mostly price series shifted downward. Contacts report spot availability of dry whey has increased in recent weeks and some note moving loads near the bottom of the range for immediate shipment to lighten warehouse inventories. Demand for dry whey is, reportedly, steady to lighter. Prices for animal feed whey have held steady this week.
- Prices for Central U.S., All First Sales, FOB, Conventional and Non-Edible Dry Whey Price Range Animal Feed, $/lb: .3000 - .3500.
- Prices for Central U.S., All First Sales, FOB, Extra Grade & Grade A, Conventional and Edible Dry Whey Price Range: Non-Hygroscopic, $/lb: .3500 - .4900; Mostly Range: Non-Hygroscopic, $/lb: .4200- .4400.
Dairy Market Review: Mar. 22, 2024
BUTTER: Grade AA closed at $2.8075. The weekly average for Grade AA is $2.8210 (-$0.0080).
CHEESE: Barrels closed at $1.4250 and 40# blocks at $1.3925. The weekly average for barrels is $1.4780, (+$0.0410) and blocks, $1.4280 (-$0.0215).
CHEESE HIGHLIGHTS: Milk production continues to trend higher in the East region. Cheese plant managers note that production schedules are steady. Inventories remain comfortable as cheese demand remains quiet. Contacts share retail demand is increasing. Cheese demand in the Central region is trending higher. Cheese plant managers share that they are running robust production. Spot milk prices range from $3- under Class III to flat market.
BUTTER HIGHLIGHTS: Retail demand is strong to steady across the nation. However, stakeholders note interest for securing loads for the spring holiday season varies from picking up slowly to steady. Food service demand is flat to weaker. Cream is readily available throughout most of the country. Butter production is mixed. In the Central, butter makers indicate steady churning and increases with micro-fixing bulk volumes. Some manufacturers note tight spot load availability for unsalted butter. Bulk butter overages range from 3 to 12 cents above market, across all regions.
FLUID MILK HIGHLIGHTS: Milk production is steady to stronger throughout the country. Open processing capacities are tight in some parts of the country. Balancing plants are busier with heavier milk volumes as the nation cycles through session breaks at educational facilities. Processors say in some parts of the Western region spot load availability is tight. Spot milk offers as low as $6-under Class III were reported for the Central region, although completed sales dipped to $3-under. Class I demand is lighter. Class II, III, and IV demands are strong to steady. Condensed skim availability is looser. Cream multiples for all Classes are 1.05-1.33 in the East, 1.14-1.28 in the Midwest, and 1.00-1.25 in the West.