USDA E. Fluid Milk & Cream Review 08/27 12:50

AMS_1101 MARS

Fluid Milk And Cream - East U.S.

Released on August 27, 2025

Milk production in the Northeast is seasonally low, in line with historical 
trends. Milk components are much higher than anticipated, making cream supplies 
higher than expected. Class I bottling production is increasing as more 
educational institutions begin the fall semester. Class II demand is on the 
decline. Manufacturers are producing less frozen dairy items as the summer 
demand slows. Class III production is "status quo" as mentioned by one contact. 
Production is holding steady and keeping pace with demand. Some cheese makers 
continue to take spot loads of milk as they become available. The upcoming 
holiday will see some milk from bottlers get diverted to cheese production. 
Class IV production is increasing as cream becomes available. Cream supplies 
remain available in the region for spot purchases. Butter production is 
generally higher, but some manufacturers are choosing to sell cream to other 
producers rather than send it to the churns. Cream multiples increased slightly 
at the bottom of the range and remained the same at the top. Condensed skim 
availability is tightening. Demand remains healthy. Condensed skim sales are 
going for $0.15 to $.30 over Class price.

Northeast, F.O.B. Condensed Skim
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.31 - 1.62
Range - Class III; Dollars per Pound                 1.05 - 1.3


Northeast, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               2.7402 - 3.0371
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1.2 - 1.33
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  2.8544 - 3.0371
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.25 - 1.33


Information for the period August 25 - 29, 2025, issued weekly

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