California milk production is strong. Handlers indicate milk volumes remain heavy relative to processing capacity, especially in the Central Valley. Spot loads of milk and cream are available. In some cases, buyers are passing up offers from sellers because of the cost of long delivery distances.
Steady farm level milk output is reported for Arizona. Manufacturers indicate there is some open processing capacity and some spot milk loads being brought into plants.
Handlers note steady milk production in New Mexico.
In the Pacific Northwest, handlers convey cow comfort has been better than anticipated in March. Milk production is noted as steady or stronger. Some manufacturers report milk intakes are above anticipated volumes.
Farm level milk output in the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado is steady. Stakeholders indicate spot milk loads are available, but milk volumes are not high compared to production capacity. Class I demand varies from lighter to steady with spring breaks at educational institutions taking place mid-March. Class II demand is steady. Class III and IV demands vary from somewhat lighter to somewhat stronger.
Condensed skim milk availability is steady and demand is stronger.
