USDA West Fluid Milk 09/18 11:15

AMS_1102 MARS

Fluid Milk and Cream - West U.S.

Released on September 18, 2025

California week over week milk production varies from steady to stronger. Some 
processors note September milk intakes are slightly below anticipated volumes. 
Handlers convey September 2025 year over year milk production is comfortably 
up. Central Valley manufacturers are running closer to capacity, tightening 
open processing space. As of September 16, 2025, the California Department of 
Water Resources reports statewide precipitation total is 1.07 inches below the 
historical mean for the 2024-25 Water Year. Milk production in Arizona and New 
Mexico remain steady. Churn/processing equipment maintenance is tightening 
processing capacity. In the Pacific Northwest, farm level milk output varies 
from steady to stronger. Handlers indicate temperatures are lower than seasonal 
expectations this week. Some manufacturers convey milk intakes are above 
anticipated volumes. Milk production in the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and 
Colorado is steady. Handlers note fat components continue to be strong. 
Stakeholders indicate plenty of milk is available for processing. Class I 
demand is strong. Class II demand varies from steady to lighter. Stakeholders 
report demand from ice cream manufacturers is losing some steam. Class III 
demand varies from steady to strong. Class IV demand is more mixed. Cream 
continues to be widely available in the region. Cream demand is somewhat 
lighter. Cream multiples had downward movement for the top end of both ranges. 
The bottom end of the All-Classes range remained at flat market. However, 
stakeholders indicate below flat market activity for distressed cream loads. No 
changes in condensed skim milk availability or demand are reported.

West, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.9565 - 2.3282
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1 - 1.19
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  2.1326 - 2.3282
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.09 - 1.19


Information for the period September 15 - 19, 2025, issued weekly

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