The end to economic circumstances that encouraged dairy farmers’ diversification toward beef cattle production has strongly contributed to the stabilization of milk production. The outbreak reduced China’s pork supply, and Chinese pork prices more than doubled to reach record levels. In the East, butter production is limited as many processors report micro-fixing to keep inventories under control through the end of the year. Cheesemakers in the Central region continue to relay somewhat snug, particularly on the eve of a holiday week, milk availability. Ads for organic butter, cheese, and cream cheese declined this week.