In California, milk production is seasonally declining, but contacts report output is up from last August. Milk is available to meet current processing demands in the state.
Milk production is declining week-to-week in Arizona but remains up from a year ago.
In New Mexico, contacts say summer heat is reducing cow comfort and contributing to lighter milk output.
In the Pacific Northwest milk production is steady to lighter and contacts say summer heat is contributing to declining milk components.
Milk production is declining seasonally in the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado. Demand for Class I milk is increasing.
Lighter ice cream production in the region is contributing to declining Class II demand. Demand for Classes III and IV remains strong. Ice cream makers are reducing spot cream orders, leaving volumes available for butter makers. Condensed skim milk demand is steady.
