USDA West Fluid Milk 05/28 13:45

AMS_1102 MARS

Fluid Milk and Cream - West U.S.

Released on May 28, 2026

California handlers report steady or lighter milk production for week 22. Milk 
production is down from the previous month, but up year-over-year. Central 
Valley stakeholders report balanced milk volumes. Although some manufacturers 
indicate milk intakes below anticipated volumes, spot milk loads are available 
for buyers to secure. Arizona and New Mexico farm level milk output is steady. 
Spot milk loads are somewhat tight. Pacific Northwest milk production is 
steady. Manufacturers indicate milk volumes are tight. Handlers in the Mountain 
States of Idaho and Utah report close to ideal temperatures for cow comfort and 
steady farm level milk output. Handlers in Colorado indicate farm level milk 
output varies from steady to lighter. In many areas of the West region 
snowpacks were not heavy and stakeholders voiced nervousness about water 
resources for the remainder of this year. Some stakeholders throughout the 
region report increasing milk hauling rates. Class I demand is lighter with the 
start of summer breaks at educational institutions. Class II, III, and IV 
demands are steady. Cream demand and availability are steady. Cream multiples 
are unchanged for week 22. Condensed skim milk availability and demand are 
unchanged.

West, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.57 - 1.884
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1 - 1.2
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.7427 - 1.884
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.11 - 1.2


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

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