USDA E. Fluid Milk & Cream Review 02/05 11:45

AMS_1101 MARS

Fluid Milk And Cream - East U.S.

Released on February 05, 2026

Milk production is stable this week, with the latest USDA Milk Production 
Report indicating continued growth in the Eastern Region. New York remains the 
primary driver of the increase, reflecting both increased herd size and 
improved per-cow productivity. Herd growth appears aligned with the need to 
expand dairy manufacturing capacity within the state, and pulls from New York 
remain steady as raw milk continues moving into ultra-filtered milk production. 
 No weather impacts on milk deliveries were reported.Class II demand is 
reported as normal ahead of the seasonal draw on cream expected to begin near 
May. Cream multiples are trending higher on recent spot activity, including 
reported premiums for fast-fill needs. Fluid demand for Class III is adequate 
to keep facilities operating full schedules to meet steady bulk business and 
strong retail interest. Class IV remains a significant outlet for available 
cream. Butter plants are running at capacity, building storage for the back 
half of the year and preparing for the anticipated shift in cream demand toward 
Class II.Contacts report condensed skim demand is unseasonably elevated, with 
some contacts suggesting needs for later in the year are being pulled forward. 
While Class II utilization is described as normal, Class III utilization is 
unexpectedly higher.

Northeast, F.O.B. Condensed Skim
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.21 - 1.26
Range - Class III; Dollars per Pound                 1.29 - 1.59


Northeast, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.6504 - 2.102
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1.06 - 1.35
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.7905 - 2.102
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.15 - 1.35


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

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