California milk production is lighter, but stakeholders report decreases are not dramatic. Year-over-year milk production is up. Some manufacturers' milk intakes are above anticipated volumes, partly due to planned downtime at some manufacturing facilities. Spot loads of milk are available.
Arizona and New Mexico farm level milk output is lighter.
Pacific Northwest milk production is steady. Some manufacturers are bringing in spot milk loads.
Week-to-week farm level milk output is mixed in the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado. Idaho handlers note cooler than normal temperatures are keeping cow comfort close to ideal, contributing to a strong spring milking season. Manufacturers report milk output is readily meeting production schedule needs. Class I and III demand is steady. Class II and IV demands vary from stronger to lighter.
Cream spot loads are available. Cream multiples increased at the bottom end of the AllClasses range. Demand is steady. Condensed skim milk availability is mixed. Demand is steady.
