Component Pricing Ratio Change
Effective April 1, 2026, the BC Milk Marketing Board (BCMMB), along with Alberta Milk, SaskMilk, and the Dairy Farmers of Manitoba (DFM) will allocate pool dollars to be paid to producers on a ratio of:
- 70% butterfat (currently 85%)
- 25% protein (currently 10%)
- 5% other solids (currently 5%)
This change is being introduced as part of ongoing efforts to support the need for an increased milk volume in the WMP over the next few years, satisfying commitments for industrial
processing. The ratio shift is expected to encourage stabilization of butterfat tests – discouraging further increase.
If required, a subsequent change may be applied in 2027 to eventually decrease densities to accommodate growth in volume.
A detailed presentation regarding this change will be made at the fall producer meetings, please attend a meeting in your region.