USDA Central States Print Butter                   12/03 13:20
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Butter - Central U.S.

Released on December 03, 2025

Cream is widely available in the Central region this week. Component levels 
continue to be higher this year than in previous years. Butter makers are 
seeing large volumes of cream available on the spot market. Cream multiples for 
Class IV are mixed this week, but higher than last week, with most of the sales 
ranging from flat to 1.15. Many facilities are resuming full production 
schedules after the holiday, operating butter churns seven days a week to keep 
up with strong retail demand. Contacts mention retail orders are very strong. 
Exports of 82% butterfat butter remain strong. Inventory levels are balanced.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               -0.02-0.05


Information for the period December 1 - 5, 2025, issued weekly