USDA Central Fluid Milk & Cream 03/05 13:30

AMS_1100 MARS

Fluid Milk and Cream - Central U.S.

Released on March 05, 2026

Milk production is increasing in the Central region this week. Contacts report 
steady demand from bottling operations. Class II and IV demand continues to 
strengthen ahead of the spring holidays. Spot prices for Class III milk are 
unchanged from last week, $1-under to $2-over Class. Demand for Class III milk 
is steady, and some cheesemakers say they were offered additional spot volumes 
this week. Cheesemakers are primarily using internal milk volumes to run full 
production schedules. Milk components are up from a year ago and contacts say 
cream production remains strong. Demand for cream from Class II processors is 
picking up, but interest from butter makers remains steady. Butter makers are 
running full production schedules to keep pace with strengthening domestic 
demand.

Midwest, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               2.0152 - 2.4182
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1.1 - 1.27
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  2.1984 - 2.4182
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.2 - 1.32


Midwest, F.O.B. Milk
Range - Class III; $ Per CWT                         -1 - 2


Information for the period March 2 - 6, 2026, issued weekly

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