California milk production is stronger. Handlers generally indicate milk output is steadily increasing week to week during September. Manufacturers convey processing capacities are accommodating milk volumes in the state. Central valley processors note some unplanned downtime, but spot milk loads are finding homes.
Milk production in Arizona and New Mexico varies from steady to stronger. Planned processing equipment projects continue to tighten processing capacities in some cases.
Farm level milk output in the Pacific Northwest is noted as steady this week. Manufacturers convey milk intakes are at anticipated volumes. Some processors continue to further gear up new processing facilities and it is expected to continue into next year.
Farm level milk output in the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado varies from steady to stronger. Stakeholders indicate there continues to be plenty of milk to accommodate manufacturing needs. Class I and III demands are steady. Class II demand varies from lighter to steady. Class IV demand varies from lighter to stronger.
Cream continues to be plentiful in the region. Cream demand is mixed. Cream multiples moved lower for the top end of the All-Classes range, and both ends of the Class II range. Contacts indicated offers at below flat prices, but no confirmed sales were noted. Condensed skim milk availability and demand are steady.
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