For California, milk production is lightening. Stakeholders convey spot milk load availability is not abundant. Central Valley stakeholders convey milk output is not pushing plants past capacities. That said, some manufacturers note milk intakes have been above anticipated volumes this month as we come to the finish line for May 2025. Demands for all Classes are unchanged. According to the California Department of Water Resources, as of May 27, 2025, the state received 21.69 inches of precipitation for the current 2024-25 Water Year, which is 0.62 inches below the historical mean. Concerning reservoir storage levels, the estimated statewide reservoir storage is at 32.80 million acre feet and 114 percent of the historical average as of May 28, 2025, according to the California Department of Water Resources.
Farm level milk output in Arizona is lighter. Demands for all Classes are steady.
Milk production in New Mexico is lighter. Class I demand is lighter with spring recesses at educational institutions beginning to take place. Class II, III, and IV demands are steady.
Despite some lighter milk production for parts of the Pacific Northwest, some manufacturers convey milk intakes are above anticipated volumes. Stakeholders note milder than expected weather has contributed to this, but warmer weather is starting. All Class manufacturing demands are steady.
Farm level milk output in the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado varies from steady to lighter. Stakeholders indicate milk volumes are meeting the needs of manufacturers. All Class demands are steady.
Cream volumes continue to be more than sufficient in the region. Demand is somewhat stronger. Cream multiples moved slightly higher for the bottom of both ranges. Condensed skim milk availability is mixed. Condensed skim milk demand is steady.
