The Global Dairy Trade index moved back up slightly after making its first decline in five months right before Christmas.

The overall index rose three-tenths of a percent to an average price of $4,247 dollars per metric ton, or $1.92 per pound.

The biggest price gainer was Cheddar cheese, rising 4.9% to $5,487 a ton or $2.48 per pound.

Butter prices were up point-3 percent to $5,868 a ton or $2.66 per pound.

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