California milk production is stronger as it makes its way towards peak spring volumes. Handlers report that February 2026 milk production is up year over year and compared to the month prior. Manufacturers note milk intakes are close to anticipated volumes. Stakeholders' milk volumes are pushing production capacities, especially in the Central Valley. Spot milk loads are available. Stakeholders indicate cream volumes are somewhat heavy.
Farm level milk output is seasonally strengthening in Arizona and New Mexico. The latest National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) milk production report shows New Mexico decreasing in the number of milk cows for January 2026 compared to the same month in 2025.
Pacific Northwest milk production is mixed for week 10. Some manufacturers note milk intakes below anticipated volumes. Stakeholders relay some spot loads have been purchased, but in some cases delivery costs have inhibited spot load purchases. The latest NASS milk production report shows the number of milk cows decreasing in Washington in January 2026 compared to the same month in 2025.
Farm level milk output in the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado is generally showing seasonal increase. Colorado handlers indicate lighter snowpack and weather conditions this winter are making seasonal milk production changes less pronounced. Manufacturers indicate milk volumes are in good balance with processing capacities. The most recent NASS milk production report shows the number of milk cows increasing in Idaho for January 2026 compared to the same month in the prior year. No changes in Class I, II, III, or IV demands are reported this week.
Cream is widely available for most of the region. Cream multiples moved higher for both ranges. Demand is stronger. Condensed skim milk availability is steady and demand is stronger.
