USDA E. Fluid Milk & Cream Review 01/08 14:05

AMS_1101 MARS

Fluid Milk And Cream - East U.S.

Released on January 08, 2026

Throughout the East, milk output is seasonally strong. Contacts in the 
Southeast mention balance between supply and demand lightening the need to 
bring milk in from other parts of the country. The Northeast is seeing similar 
abundance of milk from farms. Some companies are sending excess milk to 
balancing plants for condensing and drying. Bottlers are resuming normal 
operations since schools are back in session and taking contractual loads of 
milk. As a result, spot milk availability is lighter. Class II production is 
increasing slightly. Some producers are purchasing spot loads of cream to 
fortify production. Class III production is balanced. Demand for retail cheese 
is strong, keeping plants operating a full schedule. Class IV production is 
strong. Excess milk in the region is going to balancing plants, where a focus 
on non-fat dry milk to meet demand is taking priority for the dryers. Cream 
multiples rose this week as cream availability tightened. Condensed skim is 
seeing some improvements this week. The bottom of the price range rose to $0.80 
while the top of the range stayed at flat Class price.

Northeast, F.O.B. Condensed Skim
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  0.8 - 1.23
Range - Class III; Dollars per Pound                 0.8 - 1.44


Northeast, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.3956 - 1.7445
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1 - 1.25
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.6049 - 1.7445
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.15 - 1.25


Information for the period January 5 - 9, 2026, issued weekly

Secondary Sourced Information:

N/A

[0600059B]