California milk production is seasonally lightening, but handlers indicate favorable temperatures in the evening are keeping significant declines in milk production at bay. Stakeholders indicate milk production in the state is covering processing capacities and spot loads are available. Arizona processors report week-to-week milk production varies from steady to lighter. Some manufacturers are bringing in spot milk loads.
Farm level milk output in New Mexico is lighter.
Pacific Northwest milk production varies from steady to lighter. Manufacturers report spot milk loads are tight in Washington. The latest milk production report from National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) shows the milk cow total and milk production for Washington decreased by 7 percent in April 2026 compared to the previous April, while neighboring Oregon and Idaho had year over year increases.
In the mountain states of Idaho and Utah farm level milk output varies from steady to lighter. Spot milk loads are more readily available with some manufacturers planning downtime during parts of June for maintenance, projects, and/or upgrades. Stakeholders report water volumes are limited for certain uses. In Colorado farm level milk output is decreasing seasonally. Class I demand is seasonally lighter, Class II demand is somewhat stronger, and Class III/IV demand is steady throughout the region.
Cream availability and demand are steady. Cream multiples increased this week. Condensed milk availability and demand are steady.
