California milk production is stronger. Handlers report November 2025 year over year milk output is up significantly. Some manufacturers note milk intakes have been above anticipated volumes. Stakeholders convey stronger milk production is expected to continue. According to the California Department of Water Resources, as of November 11, 2025, the state precipitation total is above the historical mean and the statewide reservoir storage level is above the historical average for the 2025-26 Water Year.
Farm level milk output in Arizona and New Mexico is stronger.
Week over week milk production in the Pacific Northwest is mixed. Some manufacturers note milk intakes are lower than anticipated volumes.
In the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado, milk production varies from steady to stronger. Stakeholders in Idaho and Utah report spot milk loads are tighter, especially in the Idaho area. Fat components in milk output vary from steady to decreasing. Colorado handlers convey the peak of spring 2025 farm level milk output was later than typical in the state due to some delays in breeding that pushed seasonally lower farm level milk output into later weeks of the year. Class demands are unchanged throughout the region.
Cream continues to be steadily available in the region. Near term demand for cream is stronger, however, some stakeholders report demand for next year is lighter than this time a year ago. Cream multiples moved slightly lower at the top of both ranges. Stakeholders note a few distressed cream sales at multiples below the bottom of the All-Class range. Condensed skim milk loads are available to fill steady spot buyer demand.
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