Milk production in California is lighter this week. Manufacturers report they are receiving contracted milk. Spot milk loads remain available. In the Central Valley, open capacity continues to be tight.
Farm level milk output in Arizona and New Mexico is lightening as well. Spot loads are more available due to unforeseen pauses in production schedules. A few manufacturers note selling condensed skim milk loads due to inventories building from processing equipment issues.
Milk production in the Pacific Northwest varies from steady to lighter. Spot milk loads are generally tighter. According to the newest milk production report from the National Agricultural Statistics Service, the number of milk cows again increased in Oregon and decreased in Washington in June 2026 compared to the same month last year. The report also shows an 8.1 percent milk production increase in Oregon.
Temperatures remain hotter, reducing cow comfort and lightening farm level milk output in the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado. Idaho handlers note 2026 milk output as stronger than 2025 milk output thus far, but also that milk volumes are manageable. Demand for all Classes is steady throughout the region.
Spot cream loads are somewhat tighter. Multiples moved higher across both ranges this week. Cream demand is steady. Stakeholders indicate condensed skim milk loads are generally available throughout the region. Condensed skim milk demand is steady.
