Handlers in California indicate milk production is weaker. Herd health challenges have contributed to decreases in milk output at the farm level. Some handlers convey preliminary records indicate September 2024 milk production was down from August 2024 milk production. Stakeholders note spot load purchases at flat Class prices. Manufactures note processing capacity is generally available throughout the state. Class I, III, and IV demands are steady. Class II demand is lighter.
Processors convey milk production in Arizona varies from steady to weaker. Some stakeholders convey spot availability is tight, and manufacturers are looking to secure loads. Some processors indicate strong Class I demand is limiting milk volumes for Class II, III, and IV manufacturers.
Milk production in New Mexico varies from steady to weaker as well. Stakeholders indicate manufacturers are looking to obtain additional loads of milk. Class I demand is strong and contributing to tighter availability of milk volumes for other Class manufacturing.
Pacific Northwest handlers convey farm level milk output is steady and meeting anticipated volumes. Demands for all Classes are unchanged.
Farm level milk output in the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado is steady. Although processors convey milk volumes have been tighter this year compared to last year, milk volumes are indicated to be in good balance with manufacturing capacities. Demands for all Classes are steady.
Cream continues to be widely available. Cream demand varies from steady to lighter domestically. However, cream demand for loads shipped to our southern neighbor is stronger. Cream multiples are unchanged. Condensed skim milk is widely available as well. Condensed skim milk demand is mixed.
