In California, milk production is strengthening, while stakeholders indicate demand for spot milk loads is up this week. Handlers report milk production is bouncing back from higher than typical temperatures during the first week of October. However, some processors indicate October 2026 milk production is down somewhat compared to October 2025.
Farm level milk output is stronger in Arizona and New Mexico.
In the Pacific Northwest, milk production varies from steady to stronger. According to the latest milk production report from the National Agricultural Statistics Service, August 2026 milk production for Oregon is up 7.7 percent compared August 2025.
Seasonal fall conditions have progressed more in the mountain states and farm level milk output is strengthening. Spot loads are available in the mountain states and Idaho stakeholders indicate inquiries have been more frequent. No changes in Class I, II, III, or IV demands are noted this week.
Cream production is meeting needs and loads are more available for some parts of the region. Cream multiples moved slightly higher at the top of both ranges. Condensed skim milk availability is steady. Demand for condensed skim milk is stronger.
