USDA West Butter 04/29 14:40
04/29/2026 | 2:40 pm CDT USDA West Butter 04/29 14:40
AMS_1091 MARS Butter - West U.S. Released on April 29, 2026 Although Class II dairy product manufacturing is strong, milk and cream production are providing sufficient volumes for butter makers in the region as well. Demand for spot loads is moderate from butter makers, with seasonally higher Q2 prices for cream. Contractual intakes are generally keeping butter churns active seven days a week. Butter production schedules vary from steady to strong. Domestic butter demand is steady. US butter prices continue to be an attractive price point for international buyers, which is keeping strong interest, despite some logistical challenges. Loads of 80 and 82 percent butterfat butter are available. Prices for: West, All First Sales, F.O.B., Grade AA, Edible Butter Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat: 0-0.04 Information for the period April 27 - May 1, 2026, issued weekly [0600059B]