USDA West Butter 04/01 12:50

AMS_1091 MARS

Butter - West U.S.

Released on April 01, 2026

Spring milk output and cream production continue to be strong in the West. 
Butter manufacturers report cream intakes are meeting contractual commitments. 
Spot cream availability is tighter as interest from other dairy commodity 
manufacturers has increased. Stakeholders indicate cream prices continue to 
have some upward momentum. Demand from butter manufacturers varies from light 
to steady. Butter production schedules are heavily active. Butter manufacturers 
in the region generally report quantities produced are up year over year. 
Retail demand varies from steady to strong. Food service demand varies from 
lighter to steady. Butter makers note strong bulk butter demand from domestic 
and international buyers. 80 percent butterfat butter loads are not scarce, 
while 82 percent butterfat butter loads are tight.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               -0.02-0.04


Information for the period March 30 -  April 3, 2026, issued weekly

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