USDA Northeast Print Butter 03/04 12:40

AMS_1090 MARS

Butter - East U.S.

Released on March 04, 2026

Butter production in the Northeast is currently strong, but some contacts 
anticipate production schedules will dwindle in the coming weeks. As Spring 
draws nearer, Class II and III manufacturers are expected to take more cream as 
their production schedules increase. Currently, churns are operating seven days 
a week. Some facilities are taking in spot loads of cream to keep the churns 
full. Spot loads of cream are available but expected to get tighter. Retail and 
food service demand for butter is good and sales are up. Inventories are 
growing as the winter comes to a close.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               -0.02-0.05


Information for the period March 2 - 6, 2026, issued weekly

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