Week over week milk production in California varies from steady to lighter. Handlers note year over year milk production is up. Manufacturers' milk intakes are at or above anticipated volumes. Processors note fat component levels in milk output are providing enough cream to meet production needs. According to the California Department of Water Resources, as of September 3, 2025, the state precipitation total remains below the historical mean, but the estimated total statewide reservoir storage is 24.70 Million Acre Feet (MAF) and above the historical average.
Milk production is lighter for Arizona and New Mexico. Manufacturers indicate contractual volumes of milk continue to be received, but spot milk loads are somewhat tight.
Week over week milk production in the Pacific Northwest is mixed. Some manufacturers note milk intakes are above projected volumes. Some stakeholders indicate herd sizes are decreasing for the Pacific Northwest.
Farm level milk output for the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado is mixed. Manufacturers note plenty of spot milk is available, especially in the Idaho/Utah portion of the mountain states area, and contractual milk volumes are being received. Some stakeholders indicate herd sizes are increasing in Idaho. Class I demand is stronger throughout the West. Class II, III, and IV demands are steady throughout the West.
The availability of cream in the region is more than ample and demand is somewhat stronger following the holiday weekend. Cream multiples moved slightly lower on the bottom end of both ranges. Condensed skim milk demand and availability are steady.
