USDA West Fluid Milk 03/12 13:40

AMS_1102 MARS

Fluid Milk and Cream - West U.S.

Released on March 12, 2026

California milk production is strong. Handlers indicate milk volumes remain 
heavy relative to processing capacity, especially in the Central Valley. Spot 
loads of milk and cream are available. In some cases, buyers are passing up 
offers from sellers because of the cost of long delivery distances. Steady farm 
level milk output is reported for Arizona. Manufacturers indicate there is some 
open processing capacity and some spot milk loads being brought into plants. 
Handlers note steady milk production in New Mexico. In the Pacific Northwest, 
handlers convey cow comfort has been better than anticipated in March. Milk 
production is noted as steady or stronger. Some manufacturers report milk 
intakes are above anticipated volumes. Farm level milk output in the mountain 
states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado is steady. Stakeholders indicate spot milk 
loads are available, but milk volumes are not high compared to production 
capacity. Class I demand varies from lighter to steady with spring breaks at 
educational institutions taking place mid-March. Class II demand is steady. 
Class III and IV demands vary from somewhat lighter to somewhat stronger. 
Condensed skim milk availability is steady and demand is stronger.

West, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.8563 - 2.6606
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  0.9 - 1.29
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  2.1863 - 2.6606
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.06 - 1.29


Information for the period March 9 - 13, 2026, issued weekly

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