USDA E. Fluid Milk & Cream Review 01/29 12:40

AMS_1101 MARS

Fluid Milk And Cream - East U.S.

Released on January 29, 2026

Milk production across much of the country remains disrupted this week with 
severe weather affecting farm-to-plant movement and processing schedules. 
Plants report unplanned downtime as haulers struggle to transport milk off 
farms, employees have difficulty reaching facilities, and truck availability 
remains limited. Bottling plants are operating at slower rates as weather 
conditions and school closures reduce demand.USDA's December Milk Production 
Report shows year-over-year growth of +3.9% in New York and a decline of 2.4% 
in Pennsylvania, with herd head counts contributing to both states. Reported 
prices remain steady.Class II usage remains steady to light, with pulls 
remaining limited as the post-holiday slowdown continues. For Class III, cheese 
inventories in cold storage increased week over week, though levels remain 
below those reported at the beginning of the month. Within Class IV, several 
plant closures are resulting in more cream than usual being available, with 
excess volumes moving to butter churns. Churns continue running at full 
capacity as seasonal butter inventories build. Cream multiples for Class IV 
show a slight increase, and cream sold in the Northeast for Class IV trades at 
a 1.06 multiple.Condensed skim markets appear steady, with a broad price range 
reported. Earlier-week weather disruptions have led to widespread order 
cancellations or delays, though some previously ordered loads are being taken 
now as conditions improve.

Northeast, F.O.B. Condensed Skim
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.21 - 1.26
Range - Class III; Dollars per Pound                 1.39 - 1.44


Northeast, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.5649 - 1.8306
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1.06 - 1.24
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.6239 - 1.8306
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.1 - 1.24


Information for the period January 26 - 30, 2026, issued weekly

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