USDA Central States Print Butter                   08/05 13:20
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Butter - Central U.S.

Released on August 05, 2026

Milk volumes in the Central region are recovering from the extreme heat of the 
past few weeks. Contacts indicate farm level output is near expected levels for 
this time of year. Cream is readily available in the region and butter 
manufacturers are predominantly using contracted supplies with Class II taking 
the majority of spot volumes. Churns are maintaining a busy production schedule 
despite the lack of spot volume intake. Demand for butter is steady and some 
contacts indicate exports sales remain strong. Buyers indicate Grade AA butter 
is selling flat to the CME this week. Inventory levels of 80 percent butterfat 
butter are steady and 82 percent butterfat butter inventories remain tight.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               -0.03-0.02


Information for the period August 3 - 7, 2026, issued weekly