Hog weights largely achieved year-earlier levels in mid-July due primarily to lower feed costs and stronger pork demand. FLUID MILK: Milk production varies throughout the country. This uncertainty has kept spot milk prices above current milk pay prices. In the report, dairy analysts expect milk production to increase 0.3 percent for 2023 and predict 2024 milk production to remain stable. EASTERN EUROPEAN OVERVIEW: Milk production in Eastern Europe, although seasonally decreasing, has remained strong within parts of the region.