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The USDA put the October Class III milk price at $18.72/cwt, versus $13.96 at the start of the year. Cheese markets have been strong, with CME blocks and barrels off their fall highs, and a November Class III price above $20 is expected.
Strong Class III prices improve dairy producer margins and support higher dairy cow feed budgets. Softening cheese cash prices from the fall peak suggest the rally may be cooling.
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