USDA E. Fluid Milk & Cream Review 02/12 12:15

AMS_1101 MARS

Fluid Milk And Cream - East U.S.

Released on February 12, 2026

Eastern region milk production is steady, with forecasts calling for continued 
growth in milk supplies. USDA reports increasing output in New York, driven by 
both larger herd size and productivity gains. This growth supports expanding 
dairy manufacturing capacity in the state, including ultrafiltration (UF) 
bottling. The draw on milk for UF is limiting fluid availability for other 
classes, most notably Class IV powder markets, where dryers are reportedly 
operating at 25-50 percent capacity.Condensed skim markets are tighter than 
usual for this time of year. Class II pulls on milk for new UF plants continue 
impacting Northeast condensed supply, reducing availability. Contacts report 
that some buyers are seeking 6-12-month contracts, while manufacturers remain 
hesitant to commit beyond three months due to pricing uncertainty and unclear 
future supply.Cream is generally readily sourced to support increasing retail 
butter demand, driven by lower shelf pricing, and steady bulk butter business. 
Butter churns are running at full capacity ahead of the seasonal increase in 
Class II cream demand around May.

Northeast, F.O.B. Condensed Skim
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.21 - 1.46
Range - Class III; Dollars per Pound                 1.29 - 1.54


Northeast, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.6375 - 2.2106
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1 - 1.35
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.8831 - 2.2106
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.15 - 1.35


Information for the period February 9 - 13, 2026, issued weekly

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