USDA West Butter 07/15 12:50

AMS_1091 MARS

Butter - West U.S.

Released on July 15, 2026

Manufacturers report cream production is keeping up with contractual 
expectations and spot demands in the West. Demand from butter manufacturers for 
spot cream is steady. Butter manufacturers report strong production schedules. 
A few butter makers note demand for unsalted butter is outpacing their 
production. Stakeholders are more actively looking for open capacity for 
micro-fixing butter stocks. Unsalted butter inventories are tighter than salted 
butter inventories, but traders indicate spot loads can be found. Butter demand 
from domestic and international buyers is steady.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               0-0.03


Information for the period July 13 - 17, 2026, issued weekly

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