USDA West Fluid Milk 02/26 14:25

AMS_1102 MARS

Fluid Milk and Cream - West U.S.

Released on February 26, 2026

Milk production in California is strengthening. Spot loads are available and 
open processing time is tight. Handlers indicate milder winter weather in the 
state this season and cow comfort is good. Manufacturers remain busy working 
through milk intakes. Milk production in Arizona is strengthening as well. In 
New Mexico, farm level milk output is reported as steady. In the Pacific 
Northwest milk production is stronger. Handlers indicate milder winter weather 
conditions are contributing to improved cow comfort, but the lighter snowpack 
may bring some water resource stress in the summer months. Some manufacturers 
convey milk intakes are higher than anticipated volumes. Farm level milk output 
in the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado, varies from steady to 
stronger. Stakeholders indicate spot milk loads are generally more available in 
the northern parts of the mountain state area. Colorado handlers convey 
snowpack has been lighter this winter, improving cow comfort in some cases. 
Class I demand is steady, Class II and III demands are stronger, and Class IV 
demand varies from steady to stronger throughout the region. Milk production is 
providing plenty of cream volume. Cream multiples are higher at the top end of 
both ranges this week. Demand varies from steady to stronger. Condensed skim 
milk availability is stable and demand is somewhat stronger.

West, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.412 - 2.2416
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  0.8 - 1.27
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.8003 - 2.2416
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.02 - 1.27


Information for the period February 23 - 27, 2026, issued weekly

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