Milk production is steady and cow comfort is stable in California. Central Valley manufacturers indicate milk output is pushing against processing capacities. Stakeholders indicate spot loads are available.
Farm level milk output in Arizona is steady. Most stakeholders report being at the peak of spring production volumes, while some manufacturers have open processing capacities and are bringing in spot milk loads.
Milk production is steady in New Mexico.
Handlers in the Pacific Northwest report good cow comfort, spring weather, and stable milk production. Manufacturers note milk intakes are at anticipated levels, and some open processing is available.
Milk production in the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado varies from steady to stronger.
According to the latest milk production report by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the number of milk cows has increased for Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, and Utah, while decreases are shown for New Mexico and Washington.
Demands for Class I, II, III, and IV varies from lighter to steady throughout the region with the holiday weekend approaching.
Cream loads are available to meet demands. Cream demand is mixed. Some stakeholders note increased delivery costs are slowing demand. Cream multiples increased this week. Condensed skim milk availability and demand are steady.
