USDA Northeast Print Butter 05/06 11:50

AMS_1090 MARS

Butter - East U.S.

Released on May 06, 2026

Milk production in the Northeast is seasonally strong, providing plenty of 
availability for butter churns in the region. Churns are operating at or near 
capacity seven days a week. Contacts indicate little to no need for spot cream 
as contractual milk and cream volumes are sufficient. Some facilities that 
operate as balancing plants are taking some spot milk for butter and powder 
production. Retail demand is good this week and contacts indicate there is no 
bulk butter production currently. Export activity is light and inventories are 
balanced.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               -0.02-0.05


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

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