USDA Central States Print Butter                   03/11 13:50
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Butter - Central U.S.

Released on March 11, 2026

Contacts in the Central region say milk output continues to grow. Milk 
components are available, though some stakeholders report milk component levels 
are down slightly from last month. Cream production is strong and contacts say 
Class II processors continue to purchase significant volumes. Demand for cream 
from butter makers is steady. Butter makers are running full production 
schedules. Retail butter demand is strong, but contacts report food service 
sales remain down from last year. Butter produced in other countries is being 
sold at a premium to U.S. butter, contributing to strong export demand. Spot 
loads of 80 percent butterfat butter are available, and 82 percent butterfat 
inventories are tight.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               0.02-0.1


Information for the period March 9 - 13, 2026, issued weekly