USDA E. Fluid Milk & Cream Review 01/02 11:45

AMS_1101 MARS

Fluid Milk And Cream - East U.S.

Released on January 02, 2026

Milk volumes remain robust in the Northeast region as favorable weather 
conditions contribute to strong milk volumes. Milk components are strong, 
providing ample amounts of cream for the market. At the beginning of the week 
spot loads of milk were abundant, as bottlers hadn't resumed normal operations, 
and some facilities had planned downtime during the holidays. With educational 
institutions resuming classes next week, bottlers are increasing milk intake. 
Class II production is light this week. Class III production is steady, with 
some larger cheese facilities taking in spot milk to fortify production. Class 
IV production is strong this week. Some butter facilities are operating churns 
at full capacity to build inventories for 2026. Cream multiples dropped at both 
ends of the range, with very little spot volume going to Class II or III 
facilities. Condensed skim is readily available and selling under Class price.

Northeast, F.O.B. Condensed Skim
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  0.65 - 1.23
Range - Class III; Dollars per Pound                 0.55 - 1.54


Northeast, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.2578 - 1.677
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  0.9 - 1.2
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.6071 - 1.677
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.15 - 1.2


Information for the period December 29, 2025 - January 2, 2026, issued weekly

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