California milk production is lighter. Handlers note milk output for August 2025 is down compared to July 2025, but year over year milk output continues to be up. While some manufacturers report milk intakes below anticipated volumes for August 2025, many manufacturers describe milk volumes as ample to cover production needs and fat components are at good levels to provide plenty of cream. According to the California Department of Water Resources, as of August 26, 2025, the state precipitation total for the 2024-25 Water Year is 1.19 inches below the historical mean, and the estimated total statewide reservoir storage is above the historical average.
Farm level milk output is lighter for Arizona and New Mexico. Stakeholders indicate milk volumes are meeting manufacturing needs.
Milk production in the Pacific Northwest varies from steady to lighter. Handlers report weakening fat components in milk output. Most manufacturers indicate milk intakes are aligned with anticipated volumes.
Week over week milk production in the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado varies from somewhat lighter to somewhat stronger. Idaho handlers anticipate forecasted temperatures next week to negatively impact milk production. Idaho manufacturers report plenty of milk is available to cover processing needs. Idaho stakeholders report some dairy farmers in the state are increasing their herd sizes. Class I demand is stronger throughout the West with the end of summer break. Class II demand is lighter from ice cream manufacturers, and Class III and IV demands are steady throughout the West.
Cream loads are available throughout the region and cream demand is up. Cream multiples moved higher on the bottom end of both ranges. Condensed skim milk demand and availability are steady.
