USDA E. Fluid Milk & Cream Review 01/22 11:35
01/22/2026 | 11:35 am CST USDA E. Fluid Milk & Cream Review 01/22 11:35
AMS_1101 MARS Fluid Milk And Cream - East U.S. Released on January 22, 2026 Milk production remains seasonally elevated, supported by herd expansion and higher production per head in New York. Most available milk is being absorbed by a new processing facility, leaving little excess for the spot market. Contacts note that future milk availability in the region will depend on herd expansion decisions. In January, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 was signed, which will redirect more whole and 2% milk toward school programs.Class II utilization increased year over year. No specific factors were identified by contacts, though steady Class II activity continues to draw on regional cream supplies.Class III demands are mixed. Retail cheese demand is solid, while bulk demand is slowing. Milk available for Class III remains limited due to strong Class I pulls and the new facility's intake.Class IV conditions are mixed. Butter production remains active, with churns running at or near capacity for seasonal inventory building. Cream supplies are tight, and spot cream sales are limited, with most cream moving on contract. Plants report taking in cream from the new milk processing facility. Contacts report Northeast cream used for Class IV is trading at the low end of last week's reported range. Contacts indicate condensed skim sales are steady to strong this week. Interest in contracting condensed skim milk for April through December is active. 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 1.3155 - 1.6312 Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing 1 - 1.24 Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound 1.4471 - 1.6312 Range - Class II; Factor Pricing 1.1 - 1.24 Information for the period January 19 - 23, 2026, issued weekly Secondary Sourced Information: N/A [0600059B]