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University of Wisconsin economist Chuck Nicholson says cheese prices have strengthened because cheese stocks are about 9% below last year's level. Stocks-to-use is in a strong position, which has led to better milk checks for farmers this summer.
Lower cheese inventories support Class III milk prices, improving dairy farm income and potentially dairy herd feed demand.
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Cheese stocks about 9% below last year support cheese and Class III prices, a supply-side tightness factor.