USDA West Fluid Milk 09/25 11:50

AMS_1102 MARS

Fluid Milk and Cream - West U.S.

Released on September 25, 2025

California milk production is stronger. Handlers generally indicate milk output 
is steadily increasing week to week during September. Manufacturers convey 
processing capacities are accommodating milk volumes in the state. Central 
valley processors note some unplanned downtime, but spot milk loads are finding 
homes. Milk production in Arizona and New Mexico varies from steady to 
stronger. Planned processing equipment projects continue to tighten processing 
capacities in some cases. Farm level milk output in the Pacific Northwest is 
noted as steady this week. Manufacturers convey milk intakes are at anticipated 
volumes. Some processors continue to further gear up new processing facilities 
and it is expected to continue into next year. Farm level milk output in the 
mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado varies from steady to stronger. 
Stakeholders indicate there continues to be plenty of milk to accommodate 
manufacturing needs. Class I and III demands are steady. Class II demand varies 
from lighter to steady. Class IV demand varies from lighter to stronger. Cream 
continues to be plentiful in the region. Cream demand is mixed. Cream multiples 
moved lower for the top end of the All-Classes range, and both ends of the 
Class II range. Contacts indicated offers at below flat prices, but no 
confirmed sales were noted. Condensed skim milk availability and demand are 
steady.Starting November 1, 2025, this report will now be published at 4:00 PM 
EST/3:00 PM/CST.

West, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.791 - 2.0955
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  1 - 1.17
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.9343 - 2.0955
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.08 - 1.17


Information for the period September 22 - 26, 2025, issued weekly

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