USDA Central Fluid Milk & Cream 04/16 12:05

AMS_1100 MARS

Fluid Milk and Cream - Central U.S.

Released on April 16, 2026

In the Central region, milk output is steady to higher, as warm temperatures 
and nice weather are contributing to increased cow comfort. Contacts say there 
is plenty of milk available in the region. Demand for Class I milk is 
increasing as educational institutions have returned from spring break. Demand 
for Classes II and IV is strong, while Class III milk sales are steady. Spot 
Class III milk prices range from $8-under to $2-under Class this week. Contacts 
say spot loads are available, and some plant managers are offering volumes at 
below Class prices, due to planned down time. Some cheesemakers are not 
actively purchasing spot volumes of milk and say they are running 7 days a week 
to work through milk available from within their networks. Demand for cream is 
strong from Class II and Class III processors. Some butter makers are 
purchasing additional spot volumes of cream to maintain full production 
schedules. Cream multiples increased across the range this week.

Midwest, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.9168 - 2.2653
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1.1 - 1.3
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  2.091 - 2.2653
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.2 - 1.3


Midwest, F.O.B. Milk
Range - Class III; $ Per CWT                         -8 - -2


Information for the period April 13 - 17, 2026, issued weekly

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