# Western U.S. milk and cream report

> Milk production was strong in California and the Southwest, while Pacific Northwest and Mountain States output was steady; some California cooperatives reportedly could not accept all milk offered. Arizona production fell 4.9% year over year in September, while Idaho production rose 3.2%; additional HPAI-positive tests were reported in Washington dairy cows, with no reported effect on milk availability.

- Date: 2026-11-06 · published 2026-11-06T21:09:40.659Z
- Category: market · region Western US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/84877-western-u-s-milk-and-cream-report
- Commodities: [Milk (Class III)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/MILK.md)

## Why it matters

Strong output and limited handler capacity can weigh on regional milk prices, while stronger-than-normal spot demand offers some support. The reported HPAI cases have not reduced supply, so their current price impact appears limited.

## Read by commodity

- MILK: neutral

## Sources

- capitalpress.com: https://capitalpress.com/2026/11/06/western-u-s-milk-and-cream-report-381/

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