USDA West Fluid Milk 10/02 10:30

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Fluid Milk and Cream - West U.S.

Released on October 02, 2025

California milk production is strengthening week over week from summer 
declines. Manufacturers report processing capacities are handling milk volumes, 
despite some production and transportation challenges. Handlers report spot 
milk loads are finding homes. According to the California Department of Water 
Resources, as of September 30, 2025, the 2024-25 Water Year ended with 0.89 
inches below the historical mean in statewide precipitation. Despite the lower 
precipitation total, the estimated statewide reservoir storage is above the 
historical average. New Mexico and Arizona farm level milk output is steadily 
increasing from summer lows. Manufacturers indicate processing capacities are 
handling the rising milk volumes. Pacific Northwest milk production is 
stronger. Stakeholders report plenty of milk for processors and spot milk loads 
are widely available. Some sellers report challenges in finding homes for spot 
milk loads. In the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado, week over week 
milk production is strengthening. These handlers indicate there is more than 
adequate milk volumes for processing. Spot milk loads are available. All Class 
demands are steady throughout the region. Stakeholders note UF milk demand is 
increasing because cream is readily available this year. Cream demand is mixed. 
Cream multiples sharply decreased for the bottom ends of the ranges and 
increased slightly for the top end of the ranges. Condensed skim milk 
availability is somewhat looser, and demand is somewhat stronger. Beginning 
November 1, 2025, this report will be published at 4:00 PM EST/3:00 PM CST.

West, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.4379 - 1.973
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  0.86 - 1.18
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.6887 - 1.973
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.01 - 1.18


Information for the period September 29 - October 3, 2025, issued weekly

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