USDA Northeast Print Butter 08/27 11:25

AMS_1090 MARS

Butter - East U.S.

Released on August 27, 2025

Milk production in the Northeast remains seasonally low. Despite this, milk 
components are high, keeping cream volumes up. Butter producers mention an 
increase in butter production, but most facilities are not operating at max 
capacity. Some producers are choosing to keep production low and sell cream to 
Class II and Class III producers. Downtime is anticipated over the holiday 
weekend, causing an increase in production prior to that time. Spot loads of 
cream for butter production are available but not common. Retail butter 
production is taking priority over bulk butter to prepare for the upcoming 
holiday. Inventory reports show a decrease in storage holdings in recent weeks. 
Manufacturers state inventory levels are sufficient for current demand.

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 August 25 - 29, 2025, issued weekly

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