USDA Central Fluid Milk & Cream 07/16 14:00

AMS_1100 MARS

Fluid Milk and Cream - Central U.S.

Released on July 16, 2026

Summer heat continues to negatively impact milk output in the Central region. 
Some contacts report that downtime at plants is leaving some spot milk 
available in local markets but offers are lighter overall this week. Demand for 
Class I milk is steady to lighter, as some plants in the region have unplanned 
downtime this week. Demand is strong for Classes II and IV. Some cheesemakers 
in the region say they are looking for additional spot milk, to maintain full 
production schedules while milk output continues to decline in the region. 
Class III spot milk offers are limited, though some plant managers say they 
continue to secure spot volumes at discounted prices from nearby plants with 
downtime. Class III spot milk prices range from $2-under to $5-over this week. 
Milk component levels are declining, negatively impacting cream production. 
Class II processors are securing most spot cream in the market, but contacts 
say spot offers are lighter this week. Some butter makers are searching for 
spot volumes of cream to keep churns active. Butter production is steady to 
lighter.

Central, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.815 - 2.31
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1.1 - 1.4
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  2.145 - 2.31
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.3 - 1.4


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


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

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