USDA/AMS weekly dairy market report for March 19, 2026 says Midwest milk output is strong but a snowstorm disrupted transport and plant operations early in the week. Reported Class III spot prices ranged from $3 under to flat, and East Coast cream volumes are higher than a year ago.
Class IV demand, led by nonfat dry milk, was strong.
Weather-related plant downtime briefly reduced milk demand, while ample cream and milk supply weighs on spot prices. The net effect is mildly bearish for milk prices in the near term.
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