Dairy farmers have recently turned their focus to the higher cheese and butter prices seen in the market. At the same time, dry whey prices have also silently moved higher, supporting Class III milk prices.

Milk markets were mostly unchanged on Monday heading into the holiday season.

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Class III milk was mixed with October down 9 cents to $16.84, and November up 11 to $17.41, and December down a penny to $17.59/cwt.

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