California milk production varies from steady to lighter for week 21. Stakeholders indicate warmer temperatures are reducing cow comfort in some areas. May 2026 milk production is up slightly compared to last month. Milk output continues to be up significantly year-over-year. Manufacturers note milk intakes are above expectations but are manageable. Although spot loads remain available, Central Valley processors describe milk volumes as balanced.
In Arizona and New Mexico, farm level milk output varies from steady to lighter. Some manufacturers are securing spot milk loads.
Milk production in the Pacific Northwest is steady. Some stakeholders indicate milk volumes are somewhat tight.
In the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado, farm level milk output is steady. Idaho processors report plenty of milk is available to meet needs and components remain strong. Colorado processors report milk volumes remain balanced relative to processing capacities. Class I, II, III, and IV demands vary from steady to lighter throughout the region with the upcoming holiday weekend and summer breaks beginning at educational institutions.
Cream availability is accommodating buyer needs in the West. Cream demand and multiples are steady. No changes in condensed skim milk availability and demand are reported this week.
