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Cheese - Midwestern U.S.
Report 1 - Released on January 06, 2021
Cheese producers are very busy in the region. Some plant managers report staffing shortages.
Particularly plants in more rural areas are having trouble thoroughly maintaining full work
crews. Interestingly, the shortages are not solely due to COVID-19. Contacts suggest
running six and seven day workweeks over the holidays has been a hurdle. There are few
options for producers with the surplus of milk. Spot milk prices are at or near holiday
levels. Some good news came in regarding demand. Although some cheesemakers reported
softening demand from Eastern customers due to COVID-19 related restrictions, some other
producers say interest levels have shifted higher. Curd makers reported being booked through
most of Q1. Cheese market tones are positive after some news regarding continuation of food
box programs surfaced early this week.
Midwestern wholesale prices are up $.5750 for Swiss cuts, down $.0275 for process, but up
$.0100 for all other types.
WISCONSIN WHOLESALE SELLING PRICES: DELIVERED
DOLLARS PER POUND(MIXED LOTS (1000-5000 POUNDS))
Blue 5 pounds 2.2700-3.3400
Brick 5 pounds 2.0025-2.4275
Cheddar 40 pound Block 1.7250-2.1250
Monterey Jack 10 pounds 1.9775-2.1825
Mozzarella 5-6 pounds 1.8025-2.7475
Muenster 5 pounds 2.0025-2.4275
Process American 5 pound Loaf 1.5875-1.9475
Swiss 6-9 pound Cuts 3.3875-3.5050
Information for the period January 4 - 8, 2021, issued weekly
Secondary Sourced Information:
The CME Group December 2020 monthly average price for barrels was $1.4609, compared to
$1.8437 in November; blocks� average price was $1.6249, compared to $2.0521 in November.
Published by:
Dairy Market News - Madison, WI
ISRAEL WEBER, 608-422-8601
Email: israel.weber@usda.gov
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Dairy Market News (DMN) by Phone: (608)422-8602
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