USDA West Fluid Milk 04/02 13:35

AMS_1102 MARS

Fluid Milk and Cream - West U.S.

Released on April 02, 2026

Milk production is steady and cow comfort is stable in California. Central 
Valley manufacturers indicate milk output is pushing against processing 
capacities. Stakeholders indicate spot loads are available. Farm level milk 
output in Arizona is steady. Most stakeholders report being at the peak of 
spring production volumes, while some manufacturers have open processing 
capacities and are bringing in spot milk loads. Milk production is steady in 
New Mexico. Handlers in the Pacific Northwest report good cow comfort, spring 
weather, and stable milk production. Manufacturers note milk intakes are at 
anticipated levels, and some open processing is available. Milk production in 
the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado varies from steady to 
stronger. Handlers describe New Mexico milk production at the peak of spring 
volumes. According to the latest milk production report by the National 
Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the number of milk cows has increased 
for Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, and Utah, while decreases are 
shown for New Mexico and Washington. Demands for Class I, II, III, and IV 
varies from lighter to steady throughout the region with the holiday weekend 
approaching. Cream loads are available to meet demands. Cream demand is mixed. 
Some stakeholders note increased delivery costs are slowing demand. Cream 
multiples increased this week. Condensed skim milk availability and demand are 
steady.

West, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.9244 - 2.3238
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1.06 - 1.28
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  2.0697 - 2.3238
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.14 - 1.28


Information for the period March 30 - April 3, 2026, issued weekly

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