USDA Central States Print Butter 09/03 16:05

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Butter - Central U.S.

Released on September 03, 2025

Milk production is mixed in the Central region. Contacts in the southern 
portion of the region say output is steady to lighter. In the upper Midwest, 
cooler temperatures are contributing to increased milk production and higher 
milk components. Plenty of cream is available for churning in the region. 
Stakeholders say down time at some production facilities over the long holiday 
weekend enabled them to purchase cream at lower multiples. Following Labor Day, 
butter makers are running busy production schedules to work through available 
volumes of cream. Domestic demand for butter is steady, but some contacts say 
sales are lackluster. Export demand for 82 percent butterfat butter is strong. 
Production of 82 percent butterfat butter for export is lagging demand and 
inventories are tight. Meanwhile, salted 80 percent butterfat butter production 
is outpacing demand enabling manufacturers to build inventories.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               -0.02-0.05


Information for the period September 1 - 5, 2025, issued weekly

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