USDA E. Fluid Milk & Cream Review 05/28 13:10

AMS_1101 MARS

Fluid Milk And Cream - East U.S.

Released on May 28, 2025

The spring flush is peaking in the Northeast. Production in the Southeast is 
holding steady. As Spring draws to a close, producers are anticipating a drop 
in production. Milk components are expected to decline with the hotter days 
looming. Bottling production is slowing as summer break begins for schools in 
the Southeast, and schools in the Northeast are also preparing for  summer. 
Class II production is increasing, specifically ice cream and frozen dairy 
mixes. Milk dedicated to Class III production is steady but anticipated to grow 
as milk is diverted from bottling to cheese makers. Cream use is still strong 
this week. Contacts indicate butter churns are operating at or near capacity. 
There is an additional pull on cream from ice cream and cream cheese producers. 
Spot sales for cream increased this week, with a flurry of activity in the 
Northeast. Cream multiple prices are holding steady, but prices are moving to 
the higher end of the range. Condensed skim inventories tightened up this week. 
Condensed skim is moving well, but inventory remains steady for now. Condensed 
skim is selling below Class price.

Northeast, F.O.B. Condensed Skim
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.22 - 1.27
Range - Class III; Dollars per Pound                 1.15 - 1.2


Northeast, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               2.5982 - 2.9525
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1.1 - 1.25
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  2.6454 - 2.9525
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.12 - 1.25


Information for the period May 26 - 30, 2025, issued weekly

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