USDA Central Fluid Milk & Cream 05/28 13:45

AMS_1100 MARS

Fluid Milk and Cream - Central U.S.

Released on May 28, 2026

Milk output is steady in the Central regions. Class I demand is softening, as 
more educational institutions are heading to summer break. Class II demand is 
strong, and contacts say ice cream makers continue to ramp up schedules as 
summer grows near. Cheese production is lighter this week, due to Monday's 
holiday, but plant managers say they ran busy schedules the rest of the week. 
Class III spot milk prices are up slightly from last week, ranging from 
$5-under to $2-over Class. Some cheesemakers say they are purchasing additional 
spot milk to maintain full schedules, while others are securing loads from 
nearby plants with downtime at below Class prices. Demand is strong from Class 
IV processors. Cream production is steady in the region but remains strong 
compared to last year. Contacts say Class II processors continue to pull on 
cream inventories. Butter makers are running busy schedules, and some plant 
managers are securing cream from other regions to keep churns active.

Central, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.6485 - 1.9939
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1.05 - 1.27
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.7741 - 1.9939
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.13 - 1.27


Central, F.O.B. Milk
Range - Class III; $ Per CWT                         -5 - 2


Information for the period May 25 - 29, 2026, issued weekly

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