California milk production is trending upward. Handlers indicate January 2026 milk output is up year over year and compared to December. Open processing time in the Central Valley is hard to come by. Some plant managers note it is challenging to manage milk volumes more than a few weeks ahead of time. Spot loads are available. Stakeholders indicate calf ranches are receiving some milk loads.
Arizona and New Mexico handlers convey farm level milk output is steady. New Mexico processors indicate road closures, unplanned downtime, and distressed milk volumes have decreased.
Milk production in the Pacific Northwest is steady. Some manufacturers are securing additional loads of milk for their production facilities.
Milk production in the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado varies from steady to stronger. Although some spot milk loads are available, manufacturers indicate milk volumes are decently balanced with production capacities. Class I and II demands are steady, while Class III and IV demands vary from steady to stronger throughout the region.
Cream loads are generally available. Demand varies from steady to stronger. Cream multiples are higher at the bottom of both ranges. Sources report no changes in condensed skim milk availability and demand.
