USDA E. Fluid Milk & Cream Review 05/21 11:55

AMS_1101 MARS

Fluid Milk And Cream - East U.S.

Released on May 21, 2026

Milk utilization is increasing in the East region, keeping pace with seasonally 
strong milk volumes. The spring flush in Northern states continues, while 
Southern states are mostly through the flush, but farm production is steady. 
Class I demand is strong and contacts indicate bottlers are pulling more milk 
than usual, but those volumes are expected to drop as many educational 
institutions close for the summer. Class II demand is strong. Many facilities 
are purchasing spot loads of cream to bolster ice cream production. Class III 
production is steady in the region. Some facilities are taking spot loads of 
milk to keep production schedules full. Class IV demand is strong, particularly 
for milk powders. Butter makers report very few spot purchases of cream, and 
contracted volumes are sufficient for current schedules. Churns are still 
operating seven days a week. Condensed skim demand is growing, particularly for 
Class III use. Cheesemakers are looking for condensed skim to fortify cheese. 
Condensed skim is selling above Class price this week.

Northeast, F.O.B. Condensed Skim
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.79 - 2.02
Range - Class III; Dollars per Pound                 1.38 - 1.68


Northeast, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.9334 - 2.3431
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1.18 - 1.43
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  2.1301 - 2.3431
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.3 - 1.43


Information for the period May 18 - 22, 2026, issued weekly

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