USDA Central Fluid Milk & Cream 12/04 13:20

AMS_1100 MARS

Fluid Milk and Cream - Central U.S.

Released on December 04, 2025

Milk output in the Central region is up seasonally, but no major changes in 
output are noted by contacts. A recent decrease in temperature has some farmers 
concerned about a small drop in production while the cows acclimate to the 
weather. Milk components remain strong compared to last year. Class I demand is 
strong, and some producers are selling spot loads of milk to other regions to 
meet their demand. Class II demand is growing in the region. Spot loads of 
cream and milk are being sent to producers to cover increased demand for 
seasonal dairy products and retail demand. Class III spot milk sales are 
moderate this week. Some contacts note an increase in spot sales during and 
after Thanksgiving. Class III spot prices are less than last week, ranging from 
$2 under to $0.50 over Class. Cream is widely available in the region. Butter 
makers are taking in spot loads of cream to account for increased retail demand 
of butter. Spot loads for Class II and III manufacturers are also rosing this 
week. Cream multiples are increasing back to flat Class price at the bottom of 
the range.

Midwest, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.4467 - 1.7939
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1 - 1.24
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.5914 - 1.7939
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.1 - 1.24


Midwest, F.O.B. Milk
Range - Class III; $ Per CWT                         -2 - 0.5


Information for the period December 1 - 5, 2025, issued weekly

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