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MD DA851 CHEESE HIGHLIGHTS 

MADISON, WI   September 15, 2017   (REPORT 37)

Milk supplies into cheese production remain variant from region to 
region. Eastern cheesemakers are reporting a noticeable slowdown week 
over week in milk intakes. Midwestern cheesemakers' milk supplies 
range from balanced to tight, as school pipelines and Southern 
bottlers, rebuilding supplies following the severe weather, have 
entered the mix. Western cheese producers are continuing to receive 
plentiful milk loads. Swiss sales in the Eastern region are strong, 
while some cheese producers in the East are expecting some cancelled 
orders due to Hurricane Irma. Midwestern cheddar makers are easing 
back on production, while mozzarella and provolone producers are 
ramping up production in the early pizza cheese rush season. Cheese 
demand in the West is inconsistent and not exceeding supplies. The 
market tone is mixed. CME prices, particularly barrel prices, have 
experienced some large daily shifts in both directions in recent 
weeks. CME Group trading Friday, barrels closed at $1.4500, down 
$0.0900 from last Friday. Blocks closed at $1.6100, down $0.0325 from 
last Friday.


1230C israel.weber@ams.usda.gov (608) 422-8601  
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
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