USDA Central Fluid Milk & Cream 07/31 11:30

AMS_1100 MARS

Fluid Milk and Cream - Central U.S.

Released on July 31, 2025

In most of the Central region high summer temperatures are having a negative 
impact on cow comfort and milk output. In the Midwest cool temperatures at 
night are, reportedly, reducing the negative impact daytime heat is having on 
milk output. Some contacts in the area say this is keeping milk output steady. 
Class I demand is increasing in the Central region as plant managers are 
preparing for the start of the school year in some parts of the region. Class 
II, III, and IV demands are unchanged. Cream production is declining in the 
region. This decline is counterbalanced by declining demand from ice cream 
makers, keeping spot volumes of cream available in the region. Butter makers 
are securing available cream to run busy production schedules. Class III milk 
volumes are tight in the Central region and spot trading is light. Some 
cheesemakers say downtime at nearby plants is enabling them to secure spot 
loads of Class III milk. Spot prices for Class III milk range from $3-under to 
$2-over this week.

Midwest, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               2.9478 - 3.1935
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1.2 - 1.3
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  3.0215 - 3.1935
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.23 - 1.3


Midwest, F.O.B. Milk
Range - Class III; $ Per CWT                         -3 - 2


Information for the period July 28 - August 1, 2025, issued weekly

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