USDA Central States Print Butter 10/08 15:50

AMS_1089 MARS

Butter - Central U.S.

Released on October 08, 2025

Milk output and component levels are strong in the Central region. Contacts say 
there is plenty of cream available. Demand for cream is steady to light. Butter 
makers are utilizing internal cream volumes for production rather than turning 
to the spot market. Churns are generally active in the region, but some plants 
have scheduled downtime this week contributing to lighter butter output. 
Domestic demand for butter is light. Contacts note retail sales are picking up 
but remain below some expectations. Spot prices for butter on the CME are down 
7.5 cents from last Wednesday. Contacts report spot loads of 80 percent 
butterfat butter are available, but strong export demand is keeping inventories 
of 82 percent butterfat product tight.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               -0.02-0.04


Information for the period October 6 - 10, 2025, issued weekly

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