USDA West Fluid Milk 12/11 14:50

AMS_1102 MARS

Fluid Milk and Cream - West U.S.

Released on December 11, 2025

California handlers report steady or lighter week over week milk production. 
Some manufacturers note milk intakes are slightly below anticipated volumes for 
the first part of the month. December 2025 year over year milk production is up 
significantly. Some dairy producers note fat components continue to be strong. 
Stakeholders convey balancing plants continue to run full schedules and homes 
are being found for spot milk loads. Farm level milk output in Arizona and New 
Mexico is generally steady. Pacific Northwest handlers note warmer than typical 
winter temperatures thus far are contributing to steady milk production. 
Manufacturers convey milk intakes are at anticipated volumes. Dairy commodity 
production facilities that started receiving milk deliveries as of this year 
continue to gear up towards running at full capacities. Week over week milk 
production is mixed in the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado. Some 
stakeholders note tighter spot milk load availability. All Class demands are 
steady throughout the region. Plenty of cream is available to cover demands. 
Reported cream multiples are lower for week 50. Condensed skim milk demand and 
availability is steady.

West, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.3172 - 1.7562
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  0.9 - 1.2
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.4781 - 1.7562
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.01 - 1.2


Information for the period December 8 - 12, 2025, issued weekly

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