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     Fluid Milk and Cream - Western U.S.

     Report 46 - Released on November 12, 2020

     In California, farm milk production is increasing as cooler temperatures and short days aid
     cows� comfort. Raw milk volumes are more than adequate for most dairy manufacturing needs.
     For example, large milk volumes are moving toward cheese vats, which has been strongly
     dictated by robust retail demand and government purchases. Shipments into Class I are higher
     with hearty pulls for seasonal eggnog production.

     Farm milk production is slowly increasing in Arizona, but milk/cream volumes are not enough
     to meet all processing needs. Some manufacturers continue bringing in spot milk loads from
     nearby states in order to cover their demands.

     Cow�s milk output is slightly up in New Mexico as the weather has been fairly stable
     compared to a few weeks ago. Milk solid and fat components continue improving and are near
     to the peak. Milk intakes are more than enough to meet most processing needs. Shipments into
     Class I, Class II, and Class III are higher inside and outside the western region. In this
     way, less milk has been cleared into balancing plant dryers within the state.

     Milk production in the Pacific Northwest is strong and steady. Industry contacts report no
     issues with getting the milk needed for processing. With the start of the rainy season at
     hand, farmers anticipate remaining fire issues to subside and reservoirs to recharge.
     Forages are in good shape for the winter ahead. Milk bottling demand is steady.

     In the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado, milk production is heavy. Discounted
     spot loads are common in Idaho as abundant milk supplies search for homes. Processing
     facilities are at or near full capacity.

     Cream volumes are generally ample across the West region with a few exceptions in some
     states. Ice cream makers continue pulling strong on cream as well on condensed skim milk
     volumes. Cream volumes continue clearing into butter churning and Class II with steady
     premiums as cream multiples remained steady this week.



     Western U.S., F.O.B. Cream
     Multiples Range - All Classes:               1.0500 - 1.2800


     Information for the period November 9 - 13, 2020, issued weekly
     Published by:
     Dairy Market News - Madison, WI
     ANGEL TERAN-RAMOS, 6084228593
     Email: angel.teran@usda.gov

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