USDA West Fluid Milk 05/22 11:10

AMS_1102 MARS

Fluid Milk and Cream - West U.S.

Released on May 22, 2025

Milk production in California is trending downward. Week-to-week milk 
production generally is decreasing this month. Some handlers indicate 2025 
year-over-year milk output remains down as of week 21, but the 2025 
year-over-year gap is continuing to close and is much closer to flat than it 
was in week 1. Some manufacturers note milk intakes for May 2025 are above 
anticipated volumes. Central Valley stakeholders convey milk output is in good 
balance with processing capacities. Class I, III, and IV demands are steady. 
Class II demand is stronger. Farm level milk output in Arizona varies from 
steady to lighter. Handlers generally describe May 2025 year-over-year milk 
output as flat. Stakeholders note milk volumes are in good balance with 
processing capacities and no spot sales for week 21. Class I demand is lighter 
as educational institutions begin spring recesses. All other Class demands are 
steady. For New Mexico, milk production varies from steady to lighter. Demands 
for all Classes are unchanged. Farm level milk output in the Pacific Northwest 
varies from steady to lighter. Manufacturers convey milk intakes are meeting 
anticipated volumes. Class II demand is stronger. Demands for all other Classes 
are steady. Milk production in the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado 
varies from steady to lighter. Some Idaho/Utah handlers convey fat component 
levels in milk output remain on the high end. Class I demand is lighter as 
spring recesses start at some educational institutions in the mountain states 
area. Class II demand is stronger. Class III and IV demands are steady. Cream 
loads continue to be widely available. Demand is stronger. Cream multiples 
moved higher this week across all facets of both ranges. Condensed skim milk 
availability and demand are steady.

West, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               2.3888 - 2.8104
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1.02 - 1.2
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  2.5294 - 2.8104
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.08 - 1.2


Information for the period May 19 - 23, 2025, issued weekly

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