In California, milk production is stronger. Handlers convey fat and protein components in milk output have been good during Q3 and continue to strengthen further along with strengthening milk production. Spot load availability improved slightly recently. However, processors indicate this is mostly due to some plant issues. Manufacturers note preventative maintenance projects are taking place as usual. Class I and III demands are strong. Class II and IV demands are steady.
In Arizona, farm level milk output is steady. All Class demands are unchanged.
Handlers in New Mexico indicate milk production is slightly stronger. Processors convey milk volumes are meeting manufacturing needs. All Class demands are steady.
Pacific Northwest processors indicate milk production to be steady or stronger within their networks. Manufacturers indicate temperatures are more conducive to better cow comfort this week. Demands for all Classes are steady.
Handlers note farm level milk output in the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado as steady or trending stronger. Stakeholders convey spot loads of milk are not abundant, but available for buyers to secure. Manufacturers note milk volumes are comfortable compared to plant capacities. All Class manufacturing demands are steady.
Cream volumes are neither abundant nor snug for the post-holiday week. Cream demand varies from steady to stronger. Cream multiples are unchanged. Condensed skim milk availability is tighter. Condensed skim milk demand is in-line with recent weeks.
