Thursday, July 2, 2026

Fluid Milk and Cream - Western U.S. Report 27

California milk production is lighter. Handlers report June 2026 milk output is down from May 2026 but remained up year-over-year. Spot milk loads are available. Among manufacturers in the state, some scattered downtime is planned during Q3. 

Farm level milk output in Arizona is lighter. Spot load availability is looser as some facility equipment issues are causing unplanned downtime. 

Milk production in New Mexico and the Pacific Northwest is seeing some seasonal decreases, but manufacturers indicate volumes are sufficient for their production needs. 

Handlers in the mountain states report temperatures are rising after a slower than expected pace to seasonal increases, especially with nighttime temperatures. Week-to-week milk production is lighter. Idaho and Utah stakeholders note spot load availability is tighter. 

No changes in Class I, II, III, or IV demands are reported this week. 

Cream loads are available. Demand varies from somewhat lighter to somewhat stronger. Cream multiples are stable. Some stakeholders note condensed skim milk availability is tighter than it was at this time last year. 

Condensed skim milk demand is steady.







Fluid Milk and Cream - Western U.S. Report 27

California milk production is lighter. Handlers report June 2026 milk output is down from May 2026 but remained up year-over-year. Spot milk...