For California, milk production is stronger. However, handlers convey some dairy farmers indicate the peak of their seasonally higher milk production has taken place. Milk volumes have been somewhat more balanced with production capacities recently, especially in the Central Valley. Spot milk loads are available and sales at above Class prices are noted from contacts. Class I demand is stronger as many educational institutions have finished with spring recesses. Class II, III, and IV demands are steady.
Arizona farm level milk output is seasonally stronger. Manufacturers indicate milk intakes are ample for meeting production schedule needs. Class I demand is lighter as fast approaching spring recesses are set to take place. All other Class demands are steady.
For New Mexico, milk production is seasonally stronger as well. All Class manufacturing demands are steady.
Farm level milk output in the Pacific Northwest continues to strengthen. Some manufacturers convey milk intakes continue to be up from anticipated volumes, supported by milder than anticipated early April weather. Class I demand is lighter. Demands for all other Classes are steady.
For the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado, milk production is generally stronger. Manufacturers indicate milk volumes are more than ample to accommodate production schedules. Some Idaho/Utah manufacturers note too much spot milk is available to get desired prices for their extra milk. Class I, II, III, and IV demands are steady.
Cream availability continues to be steady. Cream multiples moved higher on the bottom end of both ranges this week. Cream demand is somewhat stronger. Stakeholders indicate plenty of condensed skim milk is available. Condensed skim milk demand is stronger.
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