USDA Central States Print Butter                   05/06 13:45
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Butter - Central U.S.

Released on May 06, 2026

In the Central region, milk output is steady. Contacts report milk components 
are decreasing week-to-week but remain up from this time last year. Cream 
production is strong in the region, and Class II and Class III processors 
continue to pull in heavy volumes, keeping cream inventories snug. Demand for 
cream is light from butter makers, as they are using available volumes from 
within their network to keep churns active. Spot loads of butter are available. 
Domestic demand is unchanged from last week. Export interest is picking up as 
some stakeholders report an uptick in calls from international purchasers 
looking for spot loads of butter.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               -0.02-0.04


Information for the period May 4 - 8, 2026, issued weekly