USDA West Fluid Milk 01/29 14:05

AMS_1102 MARS

Fluid Milk and Cream - West U.S.

Released on January 29, 2026

California milk production is currently strong. Manufacturers convey open 
processing time remains tight as milk volumes are generally pushing against 
processing capacities. Stakeholders note spot milk loads being offered at 
prices below the Federal milk marketing order blend price. According to the 
California Department of Water Resources, as of January 27, 2026, the state has 
received 14.55 inches of precipitation for the current 2025-26 Water Year, up 
2.61 inches from the historical mean. This is increasing reservoir levels and 
water resources for dairy farmers. Farm level milk output in Arizona and New 
Mexico is steady. Spot loads are available. New Mexico handlers note road 
closures and some downtime at dairy processing facilities due to winter weather 
related impacts, which has resulted in some distressed milk volumes. Handlers 
in the Pacific Northwest note cow comfort has improved, and milk output is back 
within anticipated volumes. Despite this, some manufacturers are continuing to 
secure spot milk loads. Farm level milk output in the mountain states of Idaho 
and Utah is strong. Stakeholders indicate a few processors had decreased 
intakes for a portion of January but are now receiving typical volumes again. 
Spot loads remain available. Farm level milk output in Colorado is steady. 
Class I and II demand is steady, while Class III and IV demand is mixed 
throughout the region. Cream loads are widely available, and demand is mixed. 
Cream multiples moved higher at the bottom ends of both ranges.  Condensed skim 
milk availability and demand are steady.

West, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.181 - 1.7125
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  0.8 - 1.16
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.3877 - 1.7125
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     0.94 - 1.16


Information for the period January 26 - 30, 2026, issued weekly

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