USDA E. Fluid Milk & Cream Review 05/07 13:05

AMS_1101 MARS

Fluid Milk And Cream - East U.S.

Released on May 07, 2026

Milk production in the East region is steady. The Northeast is still in spring 
flush and milk volumes are plentiful. The Southeast is experiencing a slight 
drop in production, but output meets production demands. Class I demand is 
steady. Bottlers are maintaining busy production schedules but anticipate a 
drop in demand when educational institutions begin their summer breaks. Class 
II demand is strong. Ice cream manufacturers are drawing on spot loads of cream 
to keep production schedules full. Class III demand is steady to strong. Cream 
cheese manufacturers are taking spot loads of cream to keep up with demand. 
Class IV demand remains strong, predominantly from high prices of milk powders. 
Butter makers are keeping busy schedules, but contracted cream loads are 
sufficient. Condensed skim demand is steady to strong. Buyers are finding less 
offers on the spot market. Condensed skim is selling from $0.15 to $0.30 over 
Class price.

Northeast, F.O.B. Condensed Skim
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.79 - 1.92
Range - Class III; Dollars per Pound                 1.38 - 1.73


Northeast, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.8981 - 2.3437
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1.15 - 1.42
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  2.1457 - 2.3437
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.3 - 1.42


Information for the period May 4 - 8, 2026, issued weekly

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