USDA Northeast Print Butter 12/31 12:15

AMS_1090 MARS

Butter - East U.S.

Released on December 31, 2025

Plentiful cream volumes in the Northeast are contributing to busy production 
schedules at many butter facilities. Churns are operating at or near capacity 
seven days a week. With increased production, butter volumes are slightly 
outpacing current demand. Producers are freezing the excess quantities of 
butter to build inventory for future use. Cream multiples in the region are low 
as many Class II and III facilities are not taking any cream until after the 
new year. Export demand for butter is quiet this week. Butter inventories are 
low but expected to increase as churns continue heavy 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 December 29, 2025 -  January 2, 2026, issued weekly

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