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     Fluid Milk and Cream - Western U.S.

     Report 50 - Released on December 10, 2020

     With lower temperatures and longer nights for cows to rest, farm milk production is on the
     raise in California. Bottling demand is hearty following typical seasonal patterns.
     Manufacturers report having plenty of milk to cover most processing needs. Offers of raw
     milk loads are increasing in the spot market.

     Milk yields are trending higher in Arizona, but at a slower pace compared to the previous
     year. There are seasonally strong pulls of Class I milk for the holiday needs. Class III
     interests are also increasing, while requests for the other Classes of milk are steady.

     In New Mexico, milk supplies are mostly steady. Shipments into bottling plants are
     increasing, whereas Class II sales are stable. Manufacturers are running their facilities at
     or near full capacity ahead of the year-end holidays. A few discounted milk loads are
     available in the spot market.

     Milk production in the Pacific Northwest is steady and in good balance with processing
     needs. Cooler weather and some rain is issuing into the region, recharging water reservoirs
     and supporting cow comfort. Retail fluid milk bottling is steady and ahead of previous
     years.

     In the mountain states of Idaho, Utah and Colorado, milk production remains heavy.
     Manufacturers have plenty of milk to meet their processing needs. Industry contacts report
     discounted loads of milk are available in Idaho.

     In the West, condensed skim demands remain strong among some ice cream makers and NDM
     processors. Cream supplies are ample and readily available for any cream-based need. Cream
     multiples for all Classes are steady to lower this week.







     Western U.S., F.O.B. Cream
     Multiples Range - All Classes:               1.0500 - 1.2200


     Information for the period December 7 - 11, 2020, issued weekly
     Published by:
     Dairy Market News - Madison, WI
     ISRAEL WEBER, 608-422-8601
     Email: israel.weber@usda.gov

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