USDA West Butter 05/06 14:50

AMS_1091 MARS

Butter - West U.S.

Released on May 06, 2026

Spring milk and cream production is keeping plenty of loads headed to butter 
manufacturers in the West. Spot cream demand is moderate from butter 
manufacturers as contractual loads are generally sufficient, and cream prices 
are not often enticing them to secure spot loads. Butter churns are remaining 
busy seven days a week. Stakeholders report inventories vary from stable to 
increasing. 80 and 82 percent butterfat butter loads are available. Domestic 
demand is steady. Demand from international buyers varies from somewhat lighter 
to strong. Sellers indicate global disruptions are giving them some logistics 
challenges and in turn decreasing demand from buyers in some cases.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               0-0.06


Information for the period May 4 - 8, 2026, issued weekly

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