USDA E. Fluid Milk & Cream Review 04/02 12:25

AMS_1101 MARS

Fluid Milk And Cream - East U.S.

Released on April 02, 2026

With an upcoming spring holiday, many manufacturers are planning some downtime 
this week, creating a situation where milk is moving [CM1] between different 
facilities The spring flush is starting in some states providing ample volumes 
of milk for those facilities that are in full production. Class I demand is 
light this week, but it is expected to ramp up as many educational institutions 
resume classes after spring break. Class II demand is steady to strong. Some 
contacts reported heavy production at the beginning of the week that tapered as 
the week progressed. Class II demand for spot cream was strong early in the 
week. Class III demand is light. Downtime in several facilities kept production 
volumes low. Production is expected to pick up again after the holiday. Class 
IV demand remains strong. Some butter facilities are taking in excess volumes 
of diverted milk leaving little need for spot cream. Powder demand remains 
strong amid high prices for nonfat dry milk and other milk powders. Condensed 
skim volumes are growing in the region but reported sales are keeping up with 
production. Condensed skim prices ranged from flat Class to $0.30 over Class 
price.

Northeast, F.O.B. Condensed Skim
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.57 - 1.62
Range - Class III; Dollars per Pound                 1.2 - 1.55


Northeast, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               2.0878 - 2.578
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1.15 - 1.42
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  2.2694 - 2.578
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.25 - 1.42


Information for the period March 30 - April 3, 2026, issued weekly

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