USDA Northeast Print Butter 05/28 10:50

AMS_1090 MARS

Butter - East U.S.

Released on May 28, 2025

Cream production is holding steady in the East. There is no indication of a 
drop in milk production this week. Contacts state the spring flush has peaked. 
Churns are still operating at or near capacity. Butter production is mixed 
between retail/consumer sizes and commercial sizes. Butter sales are bullish 
this week. Contacts mentioned the jump in CME prices is causing a frenzy of 
activity in the market. Retail butter sales have also seen an uptick in 
activity. The NASS cold storage report indicates that butter stock is up 4 
percent from last month but down 7 percent from last year.

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 May 26 - 30, 2025, issued weekly

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