USDA E. Fluid Milk & Cream Review 05/21 12:50

AMS_1101 MARS

Fluid Milk And Cream - East U.S.

Released on May 21, 2025

Milk production in the East is strong, but the spring flush is drawing down. 
The flush is over in the Southeast, but there is no drop in production at this 
point. Increasing temperatures are beginning to have an impact on milk 
production. Seasonal temperature changes are affecting the fat content in some 
milk. Class I production is steady, but more milk will get diverted to Class 
III and Class IV production as the school year ends. Class II production is 
increasing seasonally as ice cream production is ramping up for the summer 
months. Milk for Class III is holding steady compared to last week. Cream for 
Class III increased this week due to an increased demand from cream cheese 
producers. Some manufacturers are starting to divert milk from bottling to 
drying facilities as bottling demand drops. Butter production is steady, but 
spot sales of cream have increased some. Cream multiple prices did not change 
this week. Condensed skim is widely available and with some spot sales. Sales 
for condensed skim are going under Class price. In some cases, sales are -.22 
below Class price FOB.

Northeast, F.O.B. Condensed Skim
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.03 - 1.18
Range - Class III; Dollars per Pound                 1 - 1.15


Northeast, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               2.5762 - 2.9743
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1.1 - 1.27
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  2.623 - 2.9275
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.12 - 1.25


Information for the period May 19 - 23, 2025, issued weekly

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