USDA Northeast Print Butter 04/08 11:05

AMS_1090 MARS

Butter - East U.S.

Released on April 08, 2026

In the Northeast, contacts indicate the spring flush is providing large volumes 
of milk and cream. Class II and Class III cream demand is steady to strong, 
taking spot loads away from the butter churns. Despite this, butter production 
schedules remain full. Some facilities are purchasing spot volumes of cream to 
offset contractual needs, while others have sufficient cream supplies through 
contracts. Butter sales are steady, though contacts anticipate a slowdown in 
retail demand following the spring holidays. Inventory levels are growing 
modestly as manufacturers prepare for lighter production schedules in the 
summer months.

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 April 6 - 10, 2026, issued weekly

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