USDA West Fluid Milk 08/28 11:20

AMS_1102 MARS

Fluid Milk and Cream - West U.S.

Released on August 28, 2025

California milk production is lighter. Handlers note milk output for August 
2025 is down compared to July 2025, but year over year milk output continues to 
be up. While some manufacturers report milk intakes below anticipated volumes 
for August 2025, many manufacturers describe milk volumes as ample to cover 
production needs and fat components are at good levels to provide plenty of 
cream. According to the California Department of Water Resources, as of August 
26, 2025, the state precipitation total for the 2024-25 Water Year is 1.19 
inches below the historical mean, and the estimated total statewide reservoir 
storage is above the historical average.Farm level milk output is lighter for 
Arizona and New Mexico. Stakeholders indicate milk volumes are meeting 
manufacturing needs. Milk production in the Pacific Northwest varies from 
steady to lighter. Handlers report weakening fat components in milk output. 
Most manufacturers indicate milk intakes are aligned with anticipated volumes. 
Week over week milk production in the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and 
Colorado varies from somewhat lighter to somewhat stronger. Idaho handlers 
anticipate forecasted temperatures next week to negatively impact milk 
production. Idaho manufacturers report plenty of milk is available to cover 
processing needs. Idaho stakeholders report some dairy farmers in the state are 
increasing their herd sizes. Class I demand is stronger throughout the West 
with the end of summer break. Class II demand is lighter from ice cream 
manufacturers, and Class III and IV demands are steady throughout the West. 
Cream loads are available throughout the region and cream demand is up. Cream 
multiples moved higher on the bottom end of both ranges. Condensed skim milk 
demand and availability are steady.

West, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               2.6032 - 2.8772
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1.14 - 1.26
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  2.7174 - 2.8772
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.19 - 1.26


Information for the period August 25 - 29, 2025, issued weekly

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