Those concerns have mostly eased. In the Northwest, milk production patterns have changed little. Some locations are starting to see milk output grow, some are holding steady, while yet others are still seeing slight declines. This is common across the various climates in this area. Some added fluid milk orders were noted from accounts supplying schools.
Hay markets remain firm with a higher undertone for dairy quality hay.
Buyers within the region and nearby states were present. In the Mountain States, milk output is seeing mixed results. Cooler temperatures are allowing protein and fat levels of incoming milk to increase. Some areas of Utah are starting to harvest corn silage, which is welcomed to help offset higher hay costs.