In California, some handlers indicate week-over-week milk production has been strengthening during December 2024 and continues to do so this week. However, some handlers also convey December 2024 milk output to be below anticipated volumes thus far. In terms of December 2024 year-over-year milk production, some handlers note a significant decrease thus far. Processing capacity is tighter with some facilities working in planned downtime to various degrees with end of the year holidays at hand. Spot milk load purchases at flat pricing is noted this week. Class I demand is lighter. Class II, III, and IV demands are steady.
Farm level milk output in Arizona is stronger. However, stakeholders note spot load availability remains tight. Demand for Class I milk is lighter, while demands for all other Classes are steady. In New Mexico, some handlers indicate milk production is stronger week-over-week. All Class manufacturing demands are in line with other southern parts of the region.
Milk production in the Pacific Northwest is noted as steady or stronger. Manufacturers convey milk volumes are ample for planned production schedules. Demands for all Classes vary from steady to lighter.
Farm level milk output in the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado is strengthening. Spot milk availability is somewhat looser than the pre-holiday week. Class I demand is lighter with holiday breaks at educational institutions. Class II, III, and IV demands vary from steady to lighter.
Cream loads are widely available to start the end of year holiday stretch. Among industry participants, trading activity is quiet. Cream multiples are unchanged this week. Stakeholders convey condensed skim milk demand is lighter, as expected, and loads are available.
Secondary Sourced Information:
According to the National Agricultural Statistical Service (NASS), November 2024 total milk production was down 9.2 percent compared to November 2023 for California, and milk per cow was down by 175 pounds for November 2024 compared to November 2023 for California.
According to NASS, November 2024 total milk production decreased by 16 million pounds compared to November 2023 total milk production for Arizona.
According to NASS, New Mexico had the second largest decrease in total milk production when comparing November 2024 to November 2023 among the 24 selected states.
According to NASS, Colorado had the largest increase in November 2024 total milk production compared to November 2023 total milk production among the West region states.
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