USDA Central Fluid Milk & Cream 05/14 13:35

AMS_1100 MARS

Fluid Milk and Cream - Central U.S.

Released on May 14, 2026

Milk production is steady in the Central region and remains up from this time 
last year. Class I demand is strong, though some contacts anticipate bottling 
operations to run slower schedules in the coming weeks, when summer breaks 
begin for educational institutions. Contacts say consumer demand for cottage 
cheese is strengthening, and Class II processors are pulling in additional milk 
to keep up with demand. Ice cream makers are also pulling in additional loads 
of milk, as they ramp up production for the summer. Demand for Class III milk 
varies somewhat in the Central region. Some cheesemakers say they have plenty 
of milk within their network or from contracts to run busy production 
schedules, while a few note looking for spot milk to keep production schedules 
full. Class III spot milk availability varies throughout the Central region, as 
some contacts say volumes are available nearby, while others note strong demand 
for other Classes of milk are keeping offers light. Spot prices for Class III 
milk increased from last week and range from $4-under to $2-over Class. Demand 
for Class IV milk is strong. Cream production is strong in the Central region. 
Spot cream is available, but strong demand from Class II and Class III 
processors is keeping inventories manageable. Butter production is strong in 
the region, and some plant managers say they are securing a few spot loads of 
cream to keep churns active.

Midwest, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.7496 - 2.1384
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1.08 - 1.32
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.9116 - 2.1384
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.18 - 1.32


Midwest, F.O.B. Milk
Range - Class III; $ Per CWT                         -4 - 2


Information for the period May 11 - 15, 2026, issued weekly

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