USDA Central States Print Butter                   11/04 13:00
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Butter - Central U.S.

Released on November 04, 2026

In the Central region, milk supplies continue to seasonally improve. Cooler 
weather continues to support cow comfort. Contacts indicate spot loads of milk 
are available, although supplies are somewhat tighter than last week. Contacts 
note cream supplies tighten at the beginning of the week as some processing 
facilities report being short on contracted cream; however, supplies loosen as 
week 45 progresses. Industry participants note cream supplies are still moving 
across the southern border to customers in Mexico. Butter makers report 
production is increasing to meet holiday demand as facilities continue to 
microfix bulk butter into consumer-sized packaging. Spot sales of bulk 80 
percent and 82 percent butter remain steady. Bulk butter inventories decline 
slightly. Grade AA butter prices are unchanged.

Prices for: Central, All First Sales, F.O.B., Grade AA, Edible Butter

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               -0.02-0.05


Information for the period November 2 - 6, 2026, issued weekly