USDA Central States Print Butter                   04/15 12:10
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Butter - Central U.S.

Released on April 15, 2026

In the Central region, milk output is strong and component levels are steady. 
Cream production is unchanged and contacts say spot loads are becoming more 
available, but inventories remain somewhat snug. Spot demand from Class II and 
III processors is steady, but churning interest remains lighter. Butter makers 
continue to use cream from within their network or contract purchases to run 
busy production schedules. Contacts report softening retail demand and say food 
service sales are steady. Export demand is strong, as butter produced in the US 
is competitively priced, compared to loads produced in other markets. Spot 
purchasers say loads are available, but inventories are not excessive.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               -0.02-0.07


Information for the period April 13 - 17, 2026, issued weekly