USDA Central Fluid Milk & Cream 07/17 12:10

AMS_1100 MARS

Fluid Milk and Cream - Central U.S.

Released on July 17, 2025

In the Midwest, contacts report mild weather in recent weeks has improved cow 
comfort and contributed to an uptick in milk output, though production remains 
down from June. In other parts of the Central region, stakeholders say output 
is seasonally declining. Demand for Class I milk is seasonally light, though 
contacts say they anticipate interest to pick up near the end of July. Demand 
is strong for all other Classes of milk. Cream production is declining as milk 
components are seasonally declining. Contacts report cream is available, but 
spot inventories are tightening as ice cream makers are purchasing large 
volumes of cream. Butter makers are purchasing cream to keep churning active. 
Class III milk traded at a wider range this week, as some cheesemakers report 
offering additional Class III milk this week, due to unplanned downtime. Demand 
for Class III milk is strong. Some cheesemakers are purchasing additional spot 
milk to maintain steady production schedules.

Midwest, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               3.1152 - 3.4267
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1.2 - 1.32
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  3.1931 - 3.4267
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.23 - 1.32


Midwest, F.O.B. Milk
Range - Class III; $ Per CWT                         -3 - 2


Information for the period July 14 - 18, 2025, issued weekly

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