USDA Central States Print Butter 06/18 16:10

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Butter - Central U.S.

Released on June 18, 2025

Cream output is declining in the Central region, as warmer temperatures are 
having a negative impact on milk components. Contacts say milk components are 
down week-to-week, but fat content is up from a year ago, leaving plenty of 
cream available. Ice cream makers continue to pull on available cream supplies 
and butter makers are actively churning as they work to stock butter for use 
later in the year. Butter is available for spot purchasing. Domestic butter 
demand is steady to lighter. High prices for butter produced internationally 
are contributing to strong export interest. Some plant managers say they are 
increasing their 82 percent butterfat production to meet this export demand, 
reducing 80 percent output.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               0-0.06


Information for the period June 16 - 20, 2025, issued weekly

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