USDA West Fluid Milk 05/15 12:05

AMS_1102 MARS

Fluid Milk and Cream - West U.S.

Released on May 15, 2025

Milk production for California is lighter. Week-over-week milk production is 
generally decreasing, but some handlers indicate milk intakes are above 
anticipated volumes thus far in May. A few stakeholders note spot milk sales at 
slightly above Class prices due to processing plant downtime. Class I, II, III, 
and IV demands are steady. For Arizona, week-over-week milk production is noted 
as steady or decreasing slightly at the midway point of the month. Stakeholders 
describe milk volumes as not overwhelming compared to manufacturing capacities. 
All Class demands are steady. Farm level milk output in New Mexico varies from 
steady to lighter. Demands for all Classes are steady. For the Pacific 
Northwest milk production is ticking down from its seasonal peak, but handlers 
note milk output is generally in line with anticipated volumes. Demands for 
Class I, II, III, and IV are steady. Farm level milk output in the mountain 
states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado varies from steady to lighter. Some Idaho 
and Utah stakeholders convey spot milk availability is tighter, but needs are 
still being met. All Class demands are steady. Cream loads are widely available 
in the region. Demand for cream is stronger. Cream multiples moved higher for 
the bottom ends of both ranges. The bottom end of the All-Classes range reached 
a flat market for the first time this year. Condensed skim milk availability 
and demand are both steady.

West, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               2.3305 - 2.75
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1 - 1.18
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  2.4703 - 2.75
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.06 - 1.18


Information for the period May 12 - 16, 2025, issued weekly

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