A2O-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, May 10, 2003 East Fluid Milk And Cream Review Madison, Wis. May 7,2003 Report Supplied bj USDA Spot prices of class II cream, dollars per lb. butterfat: F. 0.8. producing plants' Northeast. 1 3110-1 4640. Delivered Equivalent: Atlanta: 1.3329-1.4640 mostly 1.3547-1.4203. PRICES OF CONDENSED SKIM, dollars per lb. wet solids, F. 0.8. produc ing plants: Northeast: Class 11, includes monthly formula prices: .8500-.9800; Class HI - spot prices - .7400-.8000. SPOT SHIPMENTS OF GRADE A MILK: FLORIDA: This Week: In 0, Out 159; Last Week: In 0, Out 186; Last Year: In 0, Out 138. SOUTHEAST STATES: This week: In 0, Out 0; last week: In 0. Out 0; last year: In 0, Out 0. EDITOR’S NOTE: Due to recent changes in milk supply agreements, milk import/export totals are not directly com parable to year ago figures and to ship ments prior to April 1,2003. The following are the April 2003 Class and component prices under the Federal Milk Order pricing system: Class II $10.44 (down $O.lO from March), Class HI $9.41 (up $0.30); and Class IV $9.73 (down $0.06). The following are the prod uct price averages used in computing Class prices: butter $1.0736, NDM $0.8030, cheese $1.0997, and dry whey $0.1582. The Class 11 butterfat price is $1.1573 and the Class Hl/IV butterfat price is $1.1503. Milk production is mostly steady in the southern parts of the East, but slowly in creasing toward the peak in the north. Florida and the Gulf Coast states may have reached their peak and hot weather is starting to take its toll on the cows and the milk flow. New England and New York contacts are still reporting small in creases, but they expect warmer weather and pasturc/alfalfa growth will cause milk output to show additional gains. Storms in the Mid-South dumped heavy rain and caused power outages in many areas. Some farm pick-ups were delayed by flooding conditions and some plants were without power for several days. This caused many logistic problems for milk handlers and truckers. It is not yet know if any farm milk was lost and contacts re ported that milk quality has not yet been affected. Bottled milk sales are reported as slow to fair, steady at best. Some col leges are winding up classes for the year and many southern schools will finish up later this month. Paul R X - i r«i t | .NT -i ij Jr A I * M j Automatic Headgate Finished with a zinc rich undercoat &TGIC polyester topcoat Call or Write for Additional Information & the Name of Your Nearest Dealer Paul B. Zimmerman, Inc. 295 Woodcorner Rd. • Lititz, PA 17543 • 1 mile West of Ephrata 717/738-7365 - - „ Mqr). ( thru Fri.: 1 . . - -, Surplus milk supplies are excessive and most operations are at or near capacity. However, there is processing capacity available in the East, should it be needed. Some processors reports that more milk is being offered at “below Class" prices, which is common at this time of year. The condensed skim market is little changed, hut offerings are increasing and demand is steady. More instances of lower prices for Class HI wet solids have been noted, but most are within the range. The fluid cream market is weak and prices are often lower. The CME average butter price did move almost a penny lower and multiples are still quite low. Supplies are excessive and many loads arc still clearing to local and Midwest butter makers. More reports indicate that the ice cream trade has not yet taken off like most anticipated. It may be the weather or the economy, but cream suppliers say that orders from ice cream makeis are not as heavy as they were a year ago. Bottled cream production is mostly steady, but as the strawberry season progresses, bottled cream sales usually pick up. Churning ac tivity is steady at heavy levels. Dairy Products Prices Highlights Washington, D. C. May 2,2003 Report Supplied By NASS/USDA DAIRY PRODUCTS PRICES HIGH LIGHTS: CHEDDAR Cheese prices received for US 40 pound Blocks averaged $l.lO per pound for the week ending April 26. The price per pound increased 0.3 cents from the previous week. The price for US 500 pound Barrels adjusted to 38 percent moisture averaged $l.lO per pound, up 0.8 cents from the previous week. BUTTER prices received for 25 kilo gram and 68 pound boxes meeting USD A Grade A A standards averaged $1.07 per pound for the week ending April 26. The U.S. price per pound increased 0.3 cents from the previous week. NONFAT DRY MILK prices received for bag, tote and tanker sales meeting USDA Extra Grade or USPH Grade A standards averaged 80.2 cents per pound for the week ending April 26. The U.S. price per pound decreased 0.1 cents from the previous week. DRY WHEY prices received for bag, tote and tanker sales meeting USDA Extra Grade standards averaged 15.7 cents per pound for the week ending April 26 The U.S. price per pound de creased 0.1 cents from the previous week. Advantages: Durable 2 coat finish that stands up to daily use. Full roof cover for outdoor protection. Heavy duty latch for positive locking. Double linkage for extra stability. Fast, easy adjustments to match animal size & neck size from 5” to 7” Handle for manual operation for slow or horned cattle. ilue With Our 2 Coat Process! re step metal preparation, including iron rhate conversion coating, to enhance adhesion went undercoat corrosion ic rich epoxy powder undercoat 1C polyester powder top coat, baked at 400° to ;oats, forming a cross link molecular bond National Carlot Meat Report Des Moines, IA May 6,2003 Report Supplied By USDA USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary: Compared to Previous Day, Prices in Dol lars per hundredweight. Equated to FOB Omaha Basis. BOXED BEEF CUTS: Boxed beef steady to firm on moderate demand. Of ferings light on Choice product and mod erate on Select product. Select and Choice chuck and round cuts generally steady. Select rib and loin cuts generally steady, while Choice rib and loin cuts firm. Beef trimmings generally steady on moderate demand and offerings. Estimated composite cutout value of Choice 1-3,600-750 lbs carcasses up .66 at 134.03, 750-900 lbs up .54 at 134.30; Se lect 1-3, 600-750 lbs up .18 at 116.55, 750-900 lbs down .11 at 116.47; based on 76.26 loads of Choice cuts, 138.63 loads of Select cuts, 54.49 loads of trimmings, and 54.43 loads of coarse ground trimmings. Estimated carcass price equivalent value of Choice 1-3, 600-750 lbs up .37 at 124.26, 750-900 lbs up .30 at 124.43; Se lect 1-3, 600-750 lbs up .13 at 108.03, 750-900 lbs down .04 at 107.98. Current index reflects the equivalent of 336,072 head of cattle. NATIONAL 5 DAY-ROLLING CUT TFR COW CUTOUT: The Cutter cow carcass gross cutout value was estimated at 84.66, up .02. By-Product Drop Value: Hide and offal from a typical slaughter steer was esti mated at 7.80, down .03. NATIONAL CARLOT PORK: Sales reported on 56 75 loads of pork cuts and 15.0 loads ot trim/proceSs pork. Com pared to Monday’s close: Fresh retail cuts 2.00-3.00 lower; sknd. hams 23-27 lbs. steady; sdls. bellies generally 2.00 higher; lean trimmings not tested. Trading slow to moderate with tight to moderate de mand and mostly light offerings. Calculations for a 185 lb Pork Carcass 51-52 percent lean 0.80” -0.99” back fat at last rib 59.27 up .02. Loins bone in fresh 'A inch trim 21 Ib/down/iight 100-103.00, Seedless bellies 12-14 lbs 93.00; 14-16 lbs 95.00; 16-18 lbs 94.00. CARLOT LAMB CARCASS: 4,825 60-65 lbs 183.00-202.00; 65-75 lbs 183.00-202.00; 55-60 lbs 183.00-202.00; 85/up lbs 183.00-193.00. Five-Area Weekly Average Direct Slaughter Cattle St. Joseph, Mo., May 5, 2003 - USDA Market News Service Sales in Texas/Oklahoma; Kansas; Nebraska; Colorado; and lowa/Minnesota Feedlots for Week Ending Sunday, May 4, 2003 Confirmed Sales: 224,353; Week Ago: 213,302; Year Ago. 196,418 LIVE FOB BASIS SALES - Beef Breeds: SLAUGHTER STEERS Head Count Over 80% Choice 7.204 65-80% Choice 8.100 35-80% Choice 50.501 1-35% Choice 5,133 TOTAL all grades 70,958 SLAUGHTER HEIFERS: Over 80% Choice 65-80% Choice 35-65% Choice 1-35% Choice TOTAL all grades DRESSED DELIVI 5,091 42,567 1,985 50 4 687 :r steer: -AUG] Over 80% Choice 662 766-864 65-80% Choice 7,432 714-873 35-65% Choice 21,667 692-890 1-35% Choice 250 740-819 TOTAL aU grades 30,011 692-890 SLAUGHTER HEIFERS- Over 80% Choice 189 677-788 65-80% Choice 4,169 646-814 35-65% Choice 11,333 654-854 1-35% Choice 194 736 TOTAL all grades 15,885 646-854 id Average! ;lv Wi Live Steel Dresed Heiter Dressed Steer Diessed Heifer Same Period Last Wei Live Steer Live Heifer Dressed Steer Dressed Heifer Same Period Last Year; Live Steer Live Heifer Dressed Steel Dressed Heifer Weight Range 1175-1375 1100-1350 1030-1385 1100-1260 1030-1385 1,044 1050-1300 1050-1250 1000-1375 1025-1175 1000-137.5, lIS SALES 124.00- 123.00- 00 122.00- 124.00- 122.00- 124.00- 123.00- 122.00- 124.50 122.00- Avg. Weight 1.228 1,117 793 722 Head Count 70,958 50,687 30,011 15.885 59,422 48,001 37,922 26,137 62,609 42,991 31,065 23,225 Avg. Avg. Weight Price 1,315 78.66 1,242 78 24 1,216 78.08 1,201 78.11 1,228 76.16 Price Range 77 50-79 50 77 00-79 50 75.00- 77 50-78.50 75.00- 1,137 78.84 1.144 78.19 1,115 78.06 1,087 77.89 1,117 78.08 78.00- 00 77 00-79 50 76.50-79.00 77.00- 00 .76,50-79.50 ef Breeds: 813 126.14 796 125.47 791 124.61 787 125.22 793 124.86 745 124.81 733 125.17 718 124.81 736 124.50 722 124.90 Avg. Price 78 16 78 08 124 86 124 90 1,219 1,101 788 719 77.83 77.91 124.51 124.29 65 02 65 04 104.43 103.91 1,236 1,126 814 737
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