USDA Central Fluid Milk & Cream 04/09 12:10

AMS_1100 MARS

Fluid Milk and Cream - Central U.S.

Released on April 09, 2026

Contacts indicate increasing milk volumes in the Central region as the spring 
flush begins. Output remains up from last year and milk components remain high. 
Many facilities are resuming normal operations, after scheduled downtime last 
week increased  milk available on the spot market. Class I demand is 
increasing, as many educational institutions resume operations, after spring 
break. Class II demand is increasing and many facilities are purchasing spot 
volumes of cream to bolster production. Ice cream makers are the largest takers 
of spot cream. Class III manufacturing is up from last week but generally 
steady. Some cheesemakers are securing spot loads of milk at a discount. Class 
III spot prices range from $7-under to $2-under. Class IV demand is steady to 
strong. Some butter makers are taking spot volumes of cream to keep churns 
full, and powder demand remains strong. Cream multiples decreased at both ends 
of the range this week.

Midwest, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.7856 - 2.2677
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1 - 1.27
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  2.0534 - 2.2677
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.15 - 1.27


Midwest, F.O.B. Milk
Range - Class III; $ Per CWT                         -7 - -2


Information for the period April 6 - 10, 2026, issued weekly

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