USDA E. Fluid Milk & Cream Review 07/09 12:40

AMS_1101 MARS

Fluid Milk And Cream - East U.S.

Released on July 09, 2026

Milk processing is returning to more typical levels this week after last week's 
holiday. Reports indicate that heat is affecting milk volumes, component 
levels, and transportation, with some tankers being rejected for temperature 
issues, when moving milk and cream long distances. Class II is absorbing most 
of the available cream as ice cream manufacturing continues through July, and 
yogurt demand remains steady. Ice cream manufacturing is currently at its peak. 
Within Class III, cheese demand is reported as declining, typical for July. 
Reduced demand is also being influenced by the conclusion of contracts from 
buyers in the Midwest. Class IV to make cream for butter manufacturing is 
seasonally declining. Buyers of condensed skim benefited during the holiday 
week from excess supplies, which are returning to more restrictive volumes 
again. Contacts note a heightened sense of urgency among Class II users to 
secure condensed skim milk last week, with top-end trades reported modestly 
above Class. Other skim milk markets are described as sloppy, with trades 
occurring close to Class values.

Northeast, F.O.B. Condensed Skim
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.99 - 2.14
Range - Class III; Dollars per Pound                 1.36 - 1.51


Northeast, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.8803 - 2.4678
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1.12 - 1.47
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  2.0146 - 2.4678
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.2 - 1.47


Information for the period July 6 - 10, 2026, issued weekly

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