USDA West Fluid Milk 05/07 13:45

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Fluid Milk and Cream - West U.S.

Released on May 07, 2026

Milk production is steady in California. Handlers indicate spring milk 
production is maintaining good output volumes. Spot milk loads are available. 
Stakeholders indicate intakes at balancing plants are manageable. Farm level 
milk output is steady in Arizona and New Mexico. However, Arizona manufacturers 
are bringing in spot milk loads. Milk production in the Pacific Northwest is 
mixed this week. Manufacturers indicate plant managers are receiving contracted 
milk volumes, but spot milk loads are somewhat tight. Stakeholders convey 
increases in the weight limit for milk tankers are being considered in Oregon. 
Farm level milk output in the Mountain States of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado is 
stable. Colorado handlers note there has been more longevity to peak spring 
output volumes in the state this year. Milk volumes are meeting manufacturer 
needs in the Mountain States. Class I demands are steady, Class II and III 
demands vary from steady to stronger, and Class IV demands vary from steady to 
lighter throughout the region. Cream loads are available for spot buyers. 
Demand varies from lighter to steady. Cream multiples decreased this week. No 
changes in condensed skim milk availability or demand are reported.

West, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.7495 - 2.0796
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1.06 - 1.26
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.8651 - 2.0796
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.13 - 1.26


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

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