USDA West Fluid Milk 01/22 12:05

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Fluid Milk and Cream - West U.S.

Released on January 22, 2026

California handlers report milk production is continuing to strengthen. January 
2026 milk output is noted as up from December 2025 and year over year. 
Manufacturers convey open processing time is extremely tight, especially in the 
Central Valley. Spot milk loads continue to be available. Sellers note spot 
milk load sales down to $6 below the federal milk market order blend price. 
Stakeholders indicate there is some displaced milk volumes due to a facility 
closure at the start of the year, which has contributed to some distressed milk 
being sold to calf ranches. Farm level milk output in Arizona is stronger. Some 
manufacturers are bringing in spot milk on top of contractual intakes. New 
Mexico milk production various from steady to stronger. Farm level milk output 
is mixed in the Pacific Northwest. Some handlers convey untypical seasonal 
weather conditions negatively impacted cow comfort and milk output. Spot milk 
load availability and demand is mixed. Milk production in the mountain states 
of Idaho and Utah is strong. Handlers convey warmer than typical temperatures 
and lower than typical snowfall are positively impacting cow comfort and milk 
output. For Colorado, milk production is steady. Demand for all Classes is 
steady throughout the region. Although cream volumes are strong, stakeholders 
indicate there are fewer spot cream offers this week in some parts of the 
region. Cream multiples increased at the bottom end of the all-classes range 
for week 4. Condensed skim milk production, availability, and demand all remain 
mixed.

West, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               0.9866 - 1.526
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  0.75 - 1.16
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.184 - 1.526
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     0.9 - 1.16


Information for the period January 19 - 23, 2026, issued weekly

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