California handlers note mixed week over week milk production. Although year over year milk production is up, some stakeholders convey it is below anticipated volumes. However, open processing time is tight, especially in the Central Valley. Stakeholders indicate plenty of milk is available for production managers.
Farm level milk output in Arizona is steady. Some manufacturers are bringing in spot milk loads to utilize with open processing time.
Milk production in New Mexico is steady. Handlers convey milk production is fairly balanced with processing capacities.
Farm level milk output varies from lighter to steady in the Pacific Northwest. Handlers convey warmer than typical temperatures, adverse winter weather, or heavy rainfall have negatively impacted cow comfort and milk output in some cases. Spot milk load availability is tighter.
Milk production in the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado varies from stronger to steady. Idaho handlers convey warmer temperatures than what is to be expected is increasing cow comfort and milk production in some cases. Stakeholders note spot load availability grew this week for Idaho. Colorado handlers convey milk production is fairly balanced with processing capacities. Demand for all Classes is steady throughout the region.
Plenty of cream loads are available. Reported cream multiples widened both ranges this week. Condensed skim milk production, availability, and demand are mixed. Some manufacturers are sending condensed skim milk production to the sideline while working through larger milk intake volumes.
