USDA E. Fluid Milk & Cream Review 03/26 12:00

AMS_1101 MARS

Fluid Milk And Cream - East U.S.

Released on March 26, 2026

Milk volumes remain seasonally strong in the East region. Some areas, 
especially in the Southern part of the region, are experiencing spring flush. 
Milk components are declining marginally but remain higher than this time last 
year. Class I production is steady to lighter. Some bottlers are slowing 
production due to spring break and upcoming holidays. Class II demand is strong 
this week but expected to taper as the spring holidays get closer. Current 
production levels are elevated as many producers are planning down time during 
the holiday. Contacts report an increase in spot purchases of cream for Class 
II use. Class III demand is steady. There is very little activity on the spot 
market for Class III use, but retail and bulk sales are keeping production 
levels steady. Class IV demand remains strong this week. There is less spot 
activity for butter use, but production schedules remain full. Drying 
facilities remain busy fulfilling contractual volumes of nonfat dry milk and 
other dairy powders. Condensed skim was up and down this week. Some 
manufacturers were able to sell volumes of condensed skim on the spot market, 
while other producers prioritized drying over selling condensed skim.

Northeast, F.O.B. Condensed Skim
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.57 - 1.62
Range - Class III; Dollars per Pound                 1.2 - 1.45


Northeast, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               2.0913 - 2.5459
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1.15 - 1.4
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  2.2731 - 2.5459
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.25 - 1.4


Information for the period March 23 - 27, 2026, issued weekly

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