USDA Central Fluid Milk & Cream 01/15 13:50

AMS_1100 MARS

Fluid Milk and Cream - Central U.S.

Released on January 15, 2026

Milk production is steady in the Central region and contacts say output is up 
compared to this time last year. Demand for Class I milk is steady to higher. 
Bottlers are running busier schedules compared to a few weeks ago, when 
educational institutions were on break for the winter holidays. However, 
contacts report spot demand is lighter than it was before Class I processors 
began preparing for those holidays. Demand for milk from Classes II and IV is 
strong. Spot loads of Class III milk are plentiful; contacts report a slight 
uptick in demand this week but say trading remains somewhat light overall. Some 
cheesemakers say they are primarily using internal milk volumes for production 
and are not currently purchasing additional spot volumes. Cheese production is 
strong, but some plant managers report offering spot loads at discounted prices 
due to downtime. Spot prices for Class III milk range from $4-under to 
$0.25-over this week. Milk component levels are strong and cream is plentiful. 
Contacts report light interest from butter makers, while Class II and III 
demand is strong. Butter production is strong, but plant managers say they are 
often using internal cream volumes to keep churns active and not actively 
purchasing spot volumes.

Midwest, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.06 - 1.6165
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  0.8 - 1.22
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.3913 - 1.6165
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.05 - 1.22


Midwest, F.O.B. Milk
Range - Class III; $ Per CWT                         -4 - 0.25


Information for the period January 12 - 16, 2026, issued weekly

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