Milk production is steady in California. Handlers indicate spring milk production is maintaining good output volumes. Spot milk loads are available. Stakeholders indicate intakes at balancing plants are manageable.
Farm level milk output is steady in Arizona and New Mexico. However, Arizona manufacturers are bringing in spot milk loads.
Milk production in the Pacific Northwest is mixed this week. Manufacturers indicate plant managers are receiving contracted milk volumes, but spot milk loads are somewhat tight. Stakeholders convey increases in the weight limit for milk tankers are being considered in Oregon.
Farm level milk output in the Mountain States of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado is stable. Colorado handlers note there has been more longevity to peak spring output volumes in the state this year. Milk volumes are meeting manufacturer needs in the Mountain States. Class I demands are steady, Class II and III demands vary from steady to stronger, and Class IV demands vary from steady to lighter throughout the region.
Cream loads are available for spot buyers. Demand varies from lighter to steady. Cream multiples decreased this week. No changes in condensed skim milk availability or demand are reported.
