Milk production for California is lighter. Week-over-week milk production is generally decreasing, but some handlers indicate milk intakes are above anticipated volumes thus far in May. A few stakeholders note spot milk sales at slightly above Class prices due to processing plant downtime. Class I, II, III, and IV demands are steady.
For Arizona, week-over-week milk production is noted as steady or decreasing slightly at the midway point of the month. Stakeholders describe milk volumes as not overwhelming compared to manufacturing capacities. All Class demands are steady.
Farm level milk output in New Mexico varies from steady to lighter. Demands for all Classes are steady.
For the Pacific Northwest milk production is ticking down from its seasonal peak, but handlers note milk output is generally in line with anticipated volumes. Demands for Class I, II, III, and IV are steady.
Farm level milk output in the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado varies from steady to lighter. Some Idaho and Utah stakeholders convey spot milk availability is tighter, but needs are still being met. All Class demands are steady.
Cream loads are widely available in the region. Demand for cream is stronger. Cream multiples moved higher for the bottom ends of both ranges. The bottom end of the All-Classes range reached a flat market for the first time this year. Condensed skim milk availability and demand are both steady.
