USDA E. Fluid Milk & Cream Review 02/26 12:40

AMS_1101 MARS

Fluid Milk And Cream - East U.S.

Released on February 26, 2026

Milk production is seasonally strong across the East region. The National 
Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) recently published January milk 
production results and the East region saw a 1.2% milk volume increase in 
January 2026 compared to January 2025. Georgia experienced the largest volume 
increase while Pennsylvania was the only state that experienced a decline in 
production. Class I production is strong, and bottlers are looking to secure 
spot loads of milk, specifically in the Southeast. Class II production is on 
the rise, and many facilities are securing spot loads of cream. Ice cream 
production is seasonally increasing and accounting for a large portion of the 
increased demand. Class III production is steady. Retail and food service 
demand is balanced and accounting for most of the production in the region, 
while domestic bulk sales are slower than anticipated. Class IV demand is 
strong. Butter makers are running full schedules and in some cases taking spot 
loads of cream to keep churns full. Milk demand is strong and inventories are 
tight, encouraging manufacturers to keep dryers running. Cream multiples rose 
slightly at the high end of the range this week. Condensed skim inventory is 
tight and some contacts are having difficulty securing spot loads for Class III 
use.

Northeast, F.O.B. Condensed Skim
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.21 - 1.46
Range - Class III; Dollars per Pound                 1.29 - 1.54


Northeast, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.9415 - 2.4357
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1.1 - 1.38
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  2.118 - 2.4357
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.2 - 1.38


Information for the period February 23 - 27, 2026, issued weekly

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