California milk production is strong, despite some processors noting slightly weaker milk output for week 8 compared to week 7. Handlers note February 2026 milk production is comfortably up year over year and compared to January 2026. Manufacturers in the state are busy working through milk volumes and note open processing time, especially in the Central Valley, is very tight. Stakeholders indicate spot loads are not scarce.
Arizona and New Mexico farm level milk output is steady. Handlers note milder than typical winter weather has positively impacted cow comfort and milk output.
Farm level milk output varies from steady to stronger. Although processors convey milk intakes are within expectations, open processing time can be found and spot milk load demand from some manufacturers is stronger. According to the latest National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) milk production report, total milk cows in Washington decreased by 19,000 head and total milk cows in Idaho increased by 40,000 for December 2025 compared to December 2024.
Milk production in the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado varies from steady to stronger. Stakeholders note spot milk loads are tighter in some parts of the mountain states. Class I demand is steady, while demands for all other Classes are somewhat stronger throughout the region.
Spot cream availability is stable and demand is stronger. Cream multiples moved lower on the bottom end and higher on the top end of both ranges this week. Condensed skim milk availability and demand are steady.
