USDA West Fluid Milk 03/26 13:45

AMS_1102 MARS

Fluid Milk and Cream - West U.S.

Released on March 26, 2026

California milk production is generally steady. Handlers report slight 
increases in milk output from last month and year over year milk production is 
up. Some handlers indicate peak spring volumes are at hand, while others 
indicate they are yet to arrive. Central Valley processors are taking in plenty 
of milk. Spot loads are available. Arizona stakeholders report stronger farm 
level milk output for March and stable year over year milk output. New Mexico 
milk production is steady. Stakeholders in the Pacific Northwest cite winter 
weather in the back half of March for reduced cow comfort. Farm level milk 
output varies from lighter to steady. Some manufacturers note lower than 
anticipated milk intakes. Milk production in the mountain states of Idaho, 
Utah, and Colorado is generally steady. Manufacturers describe milk volumes and 
processing capacities as mostly balanced with each other. Some spot milk loads 
are available. Class I demand is lighter as educational institutions enter 
their respective spring break weeks. Class II demand varies from steady to 
stronger. Class III and IV demands are steady. Cream multiples increased at the 
bottom of both ranges. Cream availability is slightly tighter. Cream demand is 
somewhat stronger, but some buyers are passing up loads due to freight costs. 
No changes in condensed skim milk availability or demand are reported this week.

West, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.8185 - 2.3095
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1 - 1.27
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  2.0185 - 2.3095
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.11 - 1.27


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

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