USDA West Butter 01/07 14:05

AMS_1091 MARS

Butter - West U.S.

Released on January 07, 2026

Milk production and component levels are generally strong at the start of 2026 
in the West. Stakeholders indicate plenty of cream is available for Class IV 
manufacturers. Cream demand from butter makers is stronger. Butter production 
schedules are busy, with churns generally running heavily seven days a week. 
Some butter manufacturers convey their inventory levels are not as high as they 
would like. Domestic butter demand varies from steady to strong. Butter makers 
indicate traders are active. 80 percent butterfat butter loads are available 
despite some manufacturers indicating contractual demand for 2026 is starting 
out strong. Export butter demand is strong, which is keeping domestic bulk 
butter load availability tight.

Prices for: West, All First Sales, F.O.B., Grade AA, Edible Butter

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               0-0.03


Information for the period January 5 - 9, 2026, issued weekly

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