USDA E. Fluid Milk & Cream Review 03/12 10:50

AMS_1101 MARS

Fluid Milk And Cream - East U.S.

Released on March 12, 2026

Milk volumes in the East region remain seasonally strong. Mild temperatures are 
contributing to increased cow comfort. Contacts mention milk components are 
lower than previous months but strong compared to previous years. Class I 
demand is steady. Bottlers anticipate a temporary drop in demand as educational 
institutions are in their spring breaks. Class II demand is strong. Increased 
ice cream production and the upcoming spring holidays are contributing to 
higher demand for spot volumes of cream. Class III production is steady in the 
Northeast. Cheese makers are utilizing contracted volumes of milk to meet 
demand. Class IV demand is strong. Butter and milk powder prices are on the 
rise and manufacturers are operating churns and dryers seven days a week to 
meet demand. Some butter makers are purchasing spot volumes of cream to keep 
churns full. Cream multiples rose at the top of the range this week. Condensed 
skim availability is tight. There were only a few reported sales of condensed 
skim as most manufacturers are choosing to prioritize milk powder production. 
Condensed skim sales were going $0.20 - $0.30 over Class price.

Northeast, F.O.B. Condensed Skim
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.34 - 1.69
Range - Class III; Dollars per Pound                 1.2 - 1.48


Northeast, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               2.2688 - 2.8463
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1.1 - 1.38
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  2.475 - 2.8463
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.2 - 1.38


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

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