USDA West Fluid Milk 04/23 14:10

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Fluid Milk and Cream - West U.S.

Released on April 23, 2026

In California, milk production is generally steady. Handlers report marginal 
differences in milk output for weeks 16 or 15 compared to week 14. April milk 
production is up slightly compared to the prior month. Handlers convey this 
year's peak spring volumes are lasting longer. Some manufacturers note milk 
intakes at their processing facilities are above anticipated volumes. 2026 year 
over year milk production remains up. Processors describe milk volumes as 
balanced compared to processing capacities. In Arizona, farm level milk output 
is steady. Some manufacturers continue to secure spot milk loads for open 
processing capacity. In New Mexico, milk production is lighter. Stakeholders 
note New Mexico milk output trends are somewhat ahead of Colorado milk output 
trends in week 17. Pacific Northwest milk production varies from somewhat 
lighter to somewhat stronger. Spot milk loads are tight. Farm level milk 
outputs in the Mountain States of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado are mixed. 
Manufacturers indicate milk volumes are more balanced to processing capacities 
this week. Class I, III, and IV demands are steady, while Class II demand is 
stronger. Spot cream loads are available. Demand is stronger, but sellers don't 
always receive interest at a price point for making a transaction. Cream 
multiples are unchanged for week 17. Condensed skim milk loads are available. 
Condensed skim milk demand is mixed. Some stakeholders note it is down from 
last year.

West, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.8555 - 2.2406
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1.06 - 1.28
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.9956 - 2.2406
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.14 - 1.28


Information for the period April 20 - 24, 2026, issued weekly

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