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     Fluid Milk and Cream - Eastern U.S.

     Report 14 - Released on April 01, 2020

     In the Northeast, farm milk output is slightly picking up. Class I sales have dropped.
     Manufacturing operations are at or near capacity. As COVID-19 continues to transpire, the
     foodservice industry is experiencing negative repercussions at this time in 2020. Mid-
     Atlantic manufacturing plants are receiving higher milk supplies this week. Milk output is
     growing at a steady rate. Southeast milk production is slightly growing. Milk distributors
     are receiving massive milk cuts, as the demand for Class I has taken a downturn.
     Manufacturing plants are full. Florida milk production is up and close to its peak. Class I
     sales in the foodservice sector have dropped, as educational institutions and numerous
     restaurants are shut down. Retail sales are the opposite, as consumers are able to purchase
     milk products at various grocers. Cream markets are depressed in the East. Several
     manufacturers are at capacity and do not have enough space to take extra cream. Cream
     supplies are outweighing current demand. Condensed skim markets are feeling a negative
     impact as supplies are surpassing manufacturers’ immediate needs.

     NATIONAL RETAIL REPORT DAIRY – FLUID MILK SUMMARY
     Advertised Prices at Major Retail Supermarket Outlets ending during the period of
     03/27/2020 to 04/02/2020
     Half Gallon, All Fat Tests         Weighted Average Price
     National                     This Period  Last Week   Last Year
     Conventional                $1.38        $1.45       $1.55
     Organic                     $3.95        $3.82       $4.33

     Regional (Conventional)      Wtd. Ave.    Low         High
     Northeast                    n.a          n.a.        n.a.
     Southeast                    n.a.         n.a.        n.a.


     Regional (Organic)           Wtd. Ave.    Low         High
     Northeast                   $3.83        $3.69       $3.99
     Southeast                   $3.99        $3.99       $3.99


     Northeastern U.S., F.O.B. Condensed Skim
     Price Range - Class II; $/LB Solids:         0.55 - 0.65
     Price Range - Class III; $/LB Solids:        0.50 - 0.60


     Northeastern U.S., F.O.B. Cream
     Multiples Range - All Classes:               0.7000 - 1.0000
     Price Range - Class II; $/LB Butterfat:      1.1452 - 1.6360


     Information for the period March 30 -  April 3, 2020, issued weekly
     Published by:
     Dairy Market News - Madison, WI
     JESSICA MUELLER, 608-422-8589
     Email: jessica.mueller@usda.gov

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