In California, milk production is generally steady. Handlers report marginal differences in milk output for weeks 16 or 15 compared to week 14. April milk production is up slightly compared to the prior month. Handlers convey this year's peak spring volumes are lasting longer. Some manufacturers note milk intakes at their processing facilities are above anticipated volumes. 2026 year over year milk production remains up. Processors describe milk volumes as balanced compared to processing capacities.
In Arizona, farm level milk output is steady. Some manufacturers continue to secure spot milk loads for open processing capacity.
In New Mexico, milk production is lighter. Stakeholders note New Mexico milk output trends are somewhat ahead of Colorado milk output trends in week 17.
Pacific Northwest milk production varies from somewhat lighter to somewhat stronger. Spot milk loads are tight.
Farm level milk outputs in the Mountain States of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado are mixed. Manufacturers indicate milk volumes are more balanced to processing capacities this week. Class I, III, and IV demands are steady, while Class II demand is stronger.
Spot cream loads are available. Demand is stronger, but sellers don't always receive interest at a price point for making a transaction. Cream multiples are unchanged for week 17. Condensed skim milk loads are available. Condensed skim milk demand is mixed. Some stakeholders note it is down from last year.
