USDA West Butter 02/11 13:55

AMS_1091 MARS

Butter - West U.S.

Released on February 11, 2026

Strong milk production continues to provide cream to meet contractual 
obligations with butter producers. In addition, spot loads of cream are 
generally available. Cream demand from butter producers is mixed. Butter 
production is strong. Plant managers at facilities that kicked off last year 
continue to increase cream intakes and inch closer to running butter churns at 
full capacities. Although butter producers are working to further build 
inventories, 80 percent butterfat butter loads are widely available. 82 percent 
butterfat butter loads remain tight for spot buyers. Domestic retail demand 
varies from lighter to steady. Some stakeholders are hesitant to buy due to the 
bullish price movements for butter. Domestic food service demand is moderate. 
Export demand varies from steady to strong.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               0-0.03


Information for the period February 9 - 13, 2026, issued weekly

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