USDA West Fluid Milk 01/15 14:00

AMS_1102 MARS

Fluid Milk and Cream - West U.S.

Released on January 15, 2026

California handlers note mixed week over week milk production. Although year 
over year milk production is up, some stakeholders convey it is below 
anticipated volumes. However, open processing time is tight, especially in the 
Central Valley. Stakeholders indicate plenty of milk is available for 
production managers. Farm level milk output in Arizona is steady. Some 
manufacturers are bringing in spot milk loads to utilize with open processing 
time. Milk production in New Mexico is steady. Handlers convey milk production 
is fairly balanced with processing capacities. Farm level milk output varies 
from lighter to steady in the Pacific Northwest. Handlers convey warmer than 
typical temperatures, adverse winter weather, or heavy rainfall have negatively 
impacted cow comfort and milk output in some cases. Spot milk load availability 
is tighter. Milk production in the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado 
varies from stronger to steady. Idaho handlers convey warmer temperatures than 
what is to be expected is increasing cow comfort and milk production in some 
cases. Stakeholders note spot load availability grew this week for Idaho. 
Colorado handlers convey milk production is fairly balanced with processing 
capacities. Demand for all Classes is steady throughout the region. Plenty of 
cream loads are available. Reported cream multiples widened both ranges this 
week. Condensed skim milk production, availability, and demand are mixed. Some 
manufacturers are sending condensed skim milk production to the sideline while 
working through larger milk intake volumes.

West, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               0.9275 - 1.537
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  0.7 - 1.16
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.1925 - 1.537
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     0.9 - 1.16


Information for the period January 12 - 16, 2026, issued weekly

Secondary Sourced Information:

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