USDA E. Fluid Milk & Cream Review 04/16 11:05

AMS_1101 MARS

Fluid Milk And Cream - East U.S.

Released on April 16, 2026

Milk production in the East region is seasonally strong. The northern states 
are seeing the start of spring flush while the southern states are well into 
the flush. Bottling demand in the region is steady with most bottlers taking in 
contracted volumes of milk. Class II demand is steady to strong this week. Ice 
cream manufacturers continue to ramp up operations in preparation for summer 
demand. Many manufacturers are purchasing spot volumes of cream to supplement 
contracted volumes. Class III demand is steady this week. Class III production 
is somewhat down this week in the Northeast with several facilities 
experiencing unscheduled downtime, causing milk to get diverted to balancing 
plants and other manufacturers. Class IV demand is strong. Milk powder demand 
is strong. Butter production is also strong with some facilities taking in spot 
loads of milk and cream to keep schedules full. Cream multiples dropped at both 
ends of the range. Condensed skim is more available this week. Prices for 
condensed skim range from flat Class price to $0.25 over Class price.

Northeast, F.O.B. Condensed Skim
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.47 - 1.62
Range - Class III; Dollars per Pound                 1.25 - 1.54


Northeast, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.9168 - 2.3524
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1.1 - 1.35
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  2.1084 - 2.3524
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.21 - 1.35


Information for the period April 13 - 17, 2026, issued weekly

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