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The Impact of High Summer Temperatures
The mercury is rising and hot summer conditions are taking a toll on cows across the country. High temperatures are causing milk output and component levels to fall with important implications for the milk market. Spot milk availability has tightened up in most areas and manufacturers that want to get their hands on extra volumes find themselves paying a premium. As component levels dip in the heat, cream has tightened up as well.
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Many plants are keeping busy schedules as they attempt to compensate for last week’s closures, while displaced spot loads of milk and cream continue to search for homes.
View reportThough it will take some time for the impacts of the weather to become fully appreciated, a reduction in milk production and increase in culling is likely in the coming weeks.
View reportInventories for most dairy products remain heavier than typical for this time of year. Nevertheless, the situation is evolving and tighter markets could be on the horizon.
View reportPrices fluctuate as new market information collides with the realities of supply and demand. Reports indicate that milk production continues to exceed prior year levels and is growing seasonally as spring approaches.
View reportMilk production growth was strong across most of the United States in December, with the West and the Midwest posting particularly convincing figures. A dramatic expansion in the national dairy herd drove much of the increase.
View reportEven with a short week, there was no lack of action in the dairy markets. However, the market took the news poorly with most dairy commodities moving decisively downward.
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