In California, milk production is seasonally declining, but contacts say output is up compared to one year ago. Spot milk availability is tightening as demand remains strong for all Classes of milk.
Warm summer temperatures in Arizona are negatively impacting cow comfort and milk production. Contacts in Arizona report steady demand for all Classes of milk.
Milk production is also declining in New Mexico amid high temperatures. Class I demand is seasonally light, while demand is steady for all other Classes.
In the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado, milk output is up from a year ago but is steady to lighter week-to-week. Manufacturers in the region say spot milk is available to meet current processing needs. Class II demand is strengthening, but is steady for Classes I, III, and IV.
Cream remains available in the West. Butter makers are utilizing available cream volumes to run busy production schedules.
