USDA West Fluid Milk 12/18 14:50

AMS_1102 MARS

Fluid Milk and Cream - West U.S.

Released on December 18, 2025

California handlers indicate unfavorable weather is somewhat negatively 
impacting week over week milk production. Year over year milk production 
remains strong. Stakeholders indicate balancing plants are taking in milk 
volumes and running busy production schedules. Some spot milk loads are 
available. Milk production in Arizona and New Mexico is steady. Farm level milk 
output in the Pacific Northwest is mixed. Handlers convey warmer than 
anticipated temperatures negatively impacting milk production, decreasing 
snowpack, and causing significant flooding. No transportation difficulties 
reported. Milk production in the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado 
is generally steady; however, some Idaho stakeholders convey record high 
temperatures are negatively impacting weekly milk output. Spot milk loads 
continue to be available. Manufacturers note more balanced milk production with 
processing capacities this week. Stakeholders in the region indicate slaughter 
numbers are up. Class I and III demands are steady. Class II and IV demands 
vary from lighter to steady. Cream is readily available. Reported cream 
multiples are higher at the bottom end of both ranges for week 51. Condensed 
skim milk demand is lighter and loads are available.

West, F.O.B. Cream
Range - All Classes; Dollars per Pound               1.4046 - 1.7742
Range - All Classes; Factor Pricing                  0.95 - 1.2
Range - Class II; Dollars per Pound                  1.5524 - 1.7742
Range - Class II; Factor Pricing                     1.05 - 1.2


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

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