In California, milk production is steady. Handlers report marginal changes for April 2026 compared to the prior month. Year over year production is up. For April, some manufacturers report larger than anticipated volumes of milk going into their production facilities. Spot milk loads are available.
In Arizona, farm level milk output is steady. Manufacturers are securing spot milk loads for their production facilities.
Milk production varies from steady to lighter in New Mexico.
Handlers indicate week over week milk output is mixed in the Pacific Northwest. Spot milk loads are not abundant.
Spring milk production in the Mountain States of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado is stable. Spot milk loads are tighter. Throughout the region, Class I and IV demands are steady, while Class II and III demands are strong.
The newest milk production report from the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) shows March 2026 milk production increases for Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, and Utah. Decreases are shown for New Mexico and Washington.
Stakeholders indicate cream production is meeting needs and spot loads are available. Cream multiples moved higher at the bottom ends of both ranges. Condensed skim milk availability and demand are steady.
