USDA West Butter 01/14 14:25

AMS_1091 MARS

Butter - West U.S.

Released on January 14, 2026

Handlers indicate milk production is generally strong in the West leading to 
plentiful cream. Lower cream load prices are noted for some parts of the 
region. Some butter producers are bringing in spot cream loads along with their 
contractual cream intakes. Butter production schedules are robust as 
manufacturers work through cream volumes. Although butter manufacturers note 
they are continuing to build inventories up to more comfortable quantities, 80 
percent butterfat butter loads are widely available. Domestic butter demand is 
strong for the most part. Export butter demand is mixed. Some stakeholders 
describe demand from international buyers as lighter than last quarter, while 
others convey international demand is outpacing 82 percent butterfat butter 
availability.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               0-0.035


Information for the period January 12 - 16, 2026, issued weekly

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