USDA E. Fluid Milk & Cream Review 05/28 11:30

AMS_1101 MARS

Fluid Milk And Cream - East U.S.

Released on May 28, 2026

Milk production in the Northeast remains near peak spring flush levels, while 
the Southeast flush season has concluded. Class I orders in the Northeast and 
New York are tapering off with the onset of summer break. The Midwest and 
Southeast have earlier summer break dates. Surplus Class I milk is being 
diverted to Class III cheese plants, Class IV butter and powder operations, and 
balancing facilities. Class II cream demand is strong as ice cream production 
peaks, with cream cheese and yogurt demand remaining steady. Industry contacts 
report Class III milk supplies are sufficient for ongoing cheese production. 
Contracted cream supplies are adequate for butter plants operating seven days a 
week, although few butter manufacturers are accepting spot cream. Offers for 
excess spot cream are slow.Milk production in the Northeast remains near peak 
spring flush levels, while the Southeast flush season has concluded. Class I 
orders in the Northeast and New York are tapering off with the onset of summer 
break. The Midwest and Southeast have earlier summer break dates. Surplus Class 
I milk is being diverted to Class III cheese plants, Class IV butter and powder 
operations, and balancing facilities. Class II cream demand is strong as ice 
cream production peaks, with cream cheese and yogurt demand remaining steady. 
Industry contacts report Class III milk supplies are sufficient for ongoing 
cheese production. Contracted cream supplies are adequate for butter plants 
operating seven days a week, although few butter manufacturers are accepting 
spot cream. Offers for excess spot cream are slow. Condensed skim demand is 
good, availability is limited and offers are above both Class II and Class III 
prices.

Northeast, F.O.B. Condensed Skim
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.79 - 2.02
Range - Class III; Dollars per Pound                 1.38 - 1.68


Northeast, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.6485 - 2.198
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1.05 - 1.4
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  2.041 - 2.198
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.3 - 1.4


Information for the period May 25 - 29, 2026, issued weekly

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