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MD DA950 NATIONAL DAIRY MARKET AT A GLANCE
January 04, 2013 MADISON, WI (REPORT 1)
CME GROUP CASH MARKETS (1/04):
BUTTER: Grade AA closed at $1.5000. The weekly average for Grade AA
is $1.4969 (-.0006).
CHEESE: Barrels closed at $1.7200 and 40# blocks at $1.7600. The
weekly average for barrels is $1.7225 (+.0400) and blocks, $1.7600
(+.0200).
BUTTER HIGHLIGHTS: Butter manufacturers cleared holiday cream
supplies in most regions without too many problems. New churning
facilities in the West helped manufacturers keep up with the holiday
supply. Regularly operated and intermittently operated Central region
churns contributed to clearing some East cream loads. Mechanical
problems at one or two East region plants prompted some of those
East/Central cream shipments. The last of the holiday cream is
expected to run through churns by the end of this week. Retail
interest is light as the holidays marked the end of active consumer
interest for the near term. The recent active production of butter
has increased bulk butter inventories, but manufacturers and some
brokers indicate the current market price allows them to build
inventories with confidence. Prices at the CME Group stepped down
one-quarter cent at midweek, then regained one-half cent on Friday to
close the week at 1.5000. The weekly average is $1.4969. Trading is
light.
CHEESE HIGHLIGHTS: Cheese production was increased again this
week as the holidays shortened the work week. Class I bottlers were
quiet early in the week and some Class II plants took advantage of the
holiday to shutter manufacturing plants. Increased volumes of milk
were available for cheese plants with discounts being offered to clear
supplies, especially in the Midwest. Milk handling returned to normal
after the holiday. Cheese prices firmed again this week despite the
increased production. NFL football playoffs are expected to increase
demand in the short term as fans gather for parties. As prices have
turned higher, increased interest from processors for barrel cheese,
brought buyers to the CME Group. Sales were active on Thursday with
12 loads sold. Block sales remain quiet at the CME. Barrel prices
closed on Friday at $1.7200 up $.0100 from last week's close. Blocks
closed the week at $1.7600, up $.0200.
FLUID MILK: The second week of holiday interrupted milk handling
saw manufacturers scrambling, in some cases, to handle the increased
volumes. Early in the week, many Class I facilities were running
reduced schedules along with some Class II plants. As the holiday
passed, cream was backed up in some Eastern and Southwestern plants.
Dryers were busy with increased skim milk supplies and were running
full schedules to handle the volumes. Transportation issues were not
uncommon as trucks were backed up and used for storage. By midweek,
plants were back to normal operating schedules in most cases. Early
in the week cream multiples were at a discount, but began to return to
expected levels later in the week.
DRY PRODUCTS: The first week of the New Year saw active
production of dry products as processors managed higher inventories of
milk. Much of the added supplies went to butter/powder and cheese
plants. As the holiday passed, supplies eased with the opening of
more Class II plants and increased Class I demand to refill the school
milk pipeline. Sales activity for many dry products was quiet with
renewed business not expected until next week. Contract sales moved
normally, but spot activity was quiet. Buyers and manufacturers
waited to find out about Farm Bill progress in Washington before
undertaking new strategies. Dryers were busy as nonfat dry milk
production was increased for the early week. Much of the production
was focused on low heat in order to clear volumes of condensed skim.
Inventories are building, but are not considered burdensome.
Increased production of SMP has helped to balance NDM supplies. Dry
buttermilk production is increased with the holidays as butter churns
continue to process cream supplies. The market is expressing a weaker
undertone with some spot sales reported at lower prices. Dry whey
prices are uneven. Domestic contract prices moved higher following
various pricing indices and new 2013 contracts. Export prices
remained mostly steady in a lower range. Whey protein concentrate 34%
prices firmed following NDM price strength. New contracts for lactose
began to take effect this week with prices mixed. Casein prices are
slightly higher as 2013 prices begin to transact.
INTERNATIONAL DAIRY MARKET NEWS (DMN): Western European milk
production has been steady to slightly higher over the yearend.
Weather conditions are seasonally mild and allowing for slight growth
in milk. Supplemental feeding of grains is creating more fat and
protein in the milk deliveries. Milk production gains are noted over
recent weeks in Germany. Milk trends for Ireland, the UK, and France,
continue to be lower than year ago levels. Less than favorable
conditions have affected milk and component volumes. Processing
plants were running on extended schedules to process the milk supplies
over the yearend holidays. Dairy product marketing has been slow and
along expected levels. Market prices are mostly steady over the past
month with official quotes and trades on the light side of normal, yet
consistent with expectations. PSA butter stock levels are declining
as more volumes are pulled out of the program. The butter is not
impacting market pricing. Eastern European milk production patterns
are trending steady. Milk output in Poland continues to move higher
and remains at levels above a year ago. Product offerings are
available in the region and sales are resuming after a lull over
recent holidays. NEW ZEALAND milk production growth rates are easing
as the production season progresses. Indications are that seasonal
totals through October were up 6%. Official NZ forecasts are being
set at zero growth for the total season, projecting further future
declines based on lower output per cow and climate. AUSTRALIAN milk
production figures for November were pegged at 1% higher than a year
earlier. For specific regions the YTD seasonal changes are: Northern
Victoria +8; Queensland -4%; and Gippsland -3%. The milk growth rate
implications are trending lower, reflective of the drier and
sporadically hot weather patterns during the last two weeks. Pastures
are being irrigated in the Northern areas to supplement the lack of
moisture. Water supplies are available. The dry conditions are
further proving challenging in the Gippsland region. Fat and protein
levels are trending lower with increased input costs putting
constraints on supplemental feeding of dairy cows. Dairy product
price changes are generally in holiday mode as traders and partners
take additional times off around the yearend and trading is slow to
resume during the first week of the New Year. Quarter 1 interest is
limited to some fill in needs with most orders on the books. g/DT
Update: Average prices at the latest g/DT auction on January 2 and
changes from the previous event are: anhydrous milk fat $3,169, -
0.2%; buttermilk powder $3,640, +1.1%; cheddar $3,458, -1.9%; milk
protein concentrate $6,122, +1.4%; rennet casein $8,401, -0.8%; skim
milk powder $3,572, +4.7%; and whole milk powder $3,199, +1.6%. The
next event will be held on Tuesday, January 16.
DECEMBER AGRICULTURAL PRICES (NASS): The All Milk price received
by farmers was $21.10 in December, down $0.90 from November 2012 but
up $1.40 from December 2011. Alfalfa hay price was $217.00 in
December, up $22.00 from December 2011. Corn price was $7.01 in
December, up $1.15 from December 2011. Soybean price was $14.70 in
December, up $3.20 from December 2011. The milk-feed price ratio was
1.65 in December, down 0.16 from December 2011. The index of prices
received by farmers for dairy products during the month of December
2012 was down 6 points to 162. Compared with December 2011, the index
was up 11 points (7.3%). The index of prices paid by farmers for
commodities and services, interest, taxes, and wage rates in December
2012 was down 1 point to 217. Compared with December 2011, the index
was up 11 points (5.3%).
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (BLS): The November CPI for all food is
234.9, up 1.8% from November 2011. The dairy products index is 218.9,
up 0.1% from a year ago. The following are the November-to-November
changes for selected products: fresh whole milk is +2.6%; cheese, -
1.1%; and butter, -0.9%.
COMMERCIAL DISAPPEARANCE (ERS, AMS): Commercial disappearance of
dairy products during the first ten months of 2012 totals 168.9
billion pounds, 2.3% above the same period in 2011. Comparing
disappearance levels with year earlier levels: butter is +4.8%;
American cheese, +2.8%; other cheese, +2.0%; NDM, +25.6%; and fluid
milk products, -1.8%.
NOVEMBER 2012 DAIRY PRODUCTS HIGHLIGHTS (NASS): BUTTER
production was 143.7 million pounds, 6.0% below November 2011 and 0.8%
below October 2012. AMERICAN TYPE CHEESE production totaled 362.4
million pounds, 3.8% above November 2011 but 2.1% below October 2012.
TOTAL CHEESE output (excluding cottage cheese) was 911.6 million
pounds, 1.8% above November 2011 but 1.8% below October 2012. NONFAT
DRY MILK production, for human food, totaled 115.7 million pounds,
3.8% below November 2011 but 21.7% above October 2012. DRY WHEY
production, for human food, was 68.2 million pounds, 5.9% below
November 2011 and 5.3% below October 2012. ICE CREAM (hard) production
totaled 54.0 million gallons, 1.9% above November 2011 but 15.4% below
October 2012.
DECEMBER FMMO CLASS AND COMPONENT PRICES (DAIRY PROGRAMS): The
following are the December 2012 prices under the Federal Milk Order
pricing system and the changes from the previous month: Class II
$18.30 (-$0.51), Class III $18.66 (-$2.17), and Class IV $17.83 (-
$0.83). Product price averages used in computing Class prices are:
butter $1.5981, NDM $1.5384, cheese $1.7925, and dry whey $0.6610.
The Class II butterfat price is $1.7346 and the Class III/IV butterfat
price is $1.7276. Further information may be found at:
www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/PriceFormulas2012
JANUARY ANNOUNCED COOPERATIVE CLASS I PRICES (FMMO): For January
2013, the all-city average announced cooperative Class I price was
$24.07, $2.46 higher than the Federal milk order (FMO) Class I price
average for these cities. The January 2013 Cooperative Class I price
was $2.36 lower than the December 2012 price. The January 2013
Federal order Class I price was $2.40 lower than the December 2012
price. On an individual city basis, the difference between the Federal
order and announced cooperative Class I price ranged from $0.52 in
Phoenix, AZ, to $4.21 in Miami, FL. For January 2012, the all-city
average announced cooperative Class I price was $23.93, $2.49 higher
than the Federal order Class I price average for these cities. Note:
For most cities, the Announced Cooperative Class I Price now includes
premiums paid for milk produced without rBST.
OCTOBER OVER-ORDER CHARGES ON PRODUCER MILK (FMMO): For October
2012, the all reporting areas combined average over-order charge on
producer milk used in Class I was $2.12, up $0.07 from the September
2012 average. Ninety-one percent of the producer milk used in Class I
carried an over-order charge. On an individual order basis, Class I
over-order charges ranged from $0.80 in the Pacific Northwest to $2.98
in the Florida and the Appalachian Orders. For producer milk used in
Class II, the all reporting areas combined average over-order charge
was $1.28, up $0.06. from the September 2012 average. Eighty-four
percent of the producer milk used in Class II carried an over-order
charge.
1200CT Robert.Hunter@ams.usda.gov 608.278.4158
National Dairy Market At A Glance
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