USDA Central States Print Butter                   03/25 13:30
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Butter - Central U.S.

Released on March 25, 2026

In the Central region, milk output is increasing, component levels are steady 
week-to-week, and up from this time last year. Cream production is strong, and 
contacts say Class II and III processors are pulling in ample volumes, keeping 
inventories snug. Butter makers say they are using cream volumes from within 
their networks to keep churns active. Last week's snowstorm caused some 
downtime in the Midwest, but butter makers are running full production 
schedules this week. Demand for bulk butter is strong. Contacts report strong 
retail butter sales ahead of the spring holidays but say food service demand is 
tepid. Export interest has softened in recent weeks, as transportation costs 
have increased.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               -0.02-0.08


Information for the period March 23 - 27, 2026, issued weekly