USDA Northeast Print Butter 03/25 11:10

AMS_1090 MARS

Butter - East U.S.

Released on March 25, 2026

Butter production in the Northeast is in a steady state this week. 
Manufacturers are preparing for downtime tied to the upcoming spring holidays, 
limiting the amount of excess cream intake. Contractual cream loads are 
sufficient to meet manufacturing needs, and spot loads of cream for Class IV 
are very limited. Retail demand is steady, and most retailers have sufficient 
inventories to meet grocery store needs. Butter inventory levels are increasing 
slightly as manufacturers build stock ahead of slower summer production.

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 23 - 27, 2026, issued weekly

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