USDA Northeast Print Butter 03/11 10:05

AMS_1090 MARS

Butter - East U.S.

Released on March 11, 2026

Butter production in the Northeast remains seasonally strong. Butter makers are 
taking advantage of ample amounts of cream to keep churns full and operating 
seven days a week. Contacts are purchasing spot loads of cream to supplement 
contracted loads of milk and cream. Cream multiples are rising as Class II and 
III manufacturing is pulling cream supplies. Contacts do not indicate a 
shortage of cream as the region has not yet hit the spring flush. Retail sales 
and food service demand remain strong. Inventories are building to prepare for 
the upcoming spring holiday season.

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 9 - 13, 2026, issued weekly

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