Fluid Milk and Cream — Western U.S.

Aug. 8

In California, milk production is trending weaker. Some handlers convey higher temperatures continue to take a toll on cow comfort and milk output. Stakeholders indicate spot milk loads are tight. Processors in the Central Valley note milk volumes are generally comfortable compared to plant capacities. All Class demands are steady.

According to the California Department of Water Resources, as of Aug. 6, 2024, the estimated total statewide reservoir storage was 28.30 million acre-feet, which represents 114% in terms of historical average. According to the California Department of Water Resources, as of Aug. 5, 2024, statewide precipitation has been 23.41 inches for the 2023-24 Water Year, up 0.36 inches from the historical mean.

Farm level milk output is also trending weaker in Arizona. Tight spot milk availability continues in the state.

Demands are steady for all Classes. In New Mexico, milk production is seasonally lighter. Processors convey spot milk loads continue to remain tight. Class IV demand is lighter. All other Class demands are steady.

Milk production in the Pacific Northwest is mostly steady. However, a few handlers convey in-network farm level milk output is slightly increasing. Class II demand is lighter. Class I, III, and IV demands are steady.

Handlers in the mountain states of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado, indicate farm level milk output varies from steady to weaker. Manufacturers convey milk volumes are adequately meeting processing needs. All Class manufacturing demands are steady. Although cream availability is comparable to last week, cream multiples moved slightly lower this week. Cream demand is somewhat mixed. Condensed skim milk availability is tighter. Condensed skim milk demand is strong.

Fluid Milk and Cream Review: https://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/ams_1102.pdf

Fluid Milk and Cream Review – https://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/ams_1102.pdf