USDA Central States Print Butter 05/20 13:25

AMS_1089 MARS

Butter - Central U.S.

Released on May 20, 2026

In the Central region, milk output is unchanged and contacts say cream 
production is strong. Spot cream inventories remain somewhat snug, amid strong 
demand from Class II processors. Some butter makers in the Southwest say they 
are buying spot cream from the West region, where multiples are lower, to keep 
churns active. Butter makers are running busy schedules this week. Domestic 
demand for butter is unchanged. Contacts say retail sales remain strong, while 
food service demand is down from last year. Spot loads of 80 percent butterfat 
butter are available, but contacts say 82 percent butterfat inventories are 
tight, amid strong export demand.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               -0.04-0.02


Information for the period May 18 - 22, 2026, issued weekly

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