USDA Central Fluid Milk & Cream 02/26 13:35

AMS_1100 MARS

Fluid Milk and Cream - Central U.S.

Released on February 26, 2026

Central region milk production is trending higher, and output remains up from 
last year. Demand for Class I milk is strong but is steady from last week. 
Contacts report demand for Classes II and IV is strengthening as some 
processors are preparing for spring holidays. Spot prices for Class III milk 
range from $1-under to $2-over this week. Class III demand is light but up 
slightly from last week. Some cheesemakers say they are purchasing additional 
spot loads of milk from nearby plants with scheduled downtime, while others are 
using milk from within their network to run steady production schedules. Milk 
components are strong and cream production is steady. Contacts report Class II 
processors are ordering additional volumes of cream to prepare for the spring 
holidays. Butter makers are running busy schedules and securing additional spot 
cream to keep up with strong demand.

Midwest, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.8533 - 2.2416
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1.05 - 1.27
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  2.0298 - 2.2416
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.15 - 1.27


Midwest, F.O.B. Milk
Range - Class III; $ Per CWT                         -1 - 2


Information for the period February 23 - 27, 2026, issued weekly

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