USDA Northeast Print Butter 08/26 13:00

AMS_1090 MARS

Butter - East U.S.

Released on August 26, 2026

Butter production in the East remains steady, supported by ample milk supplies 
and plants operating five days a week. Producers are building inventories in 
anticipation of increased demand post-Labor Day. Churn schedules are unchanged 
and bulk butter is moving into storage ahead of the holiday baking season. Milk 
availability varies by sourcing channel; cooperative affiliated butter 
manufacturers relay supplies are seasonally steady, and cooler overnight 
temperatures in the Northeast are holding farm output near expectations, while 
processors reliant on outside suppliers report milk is tight. Class I pull is 
expected to strengthen in coming weeks with more Northeast schools starting, 
drawing milk away from some markets, though contacts do not expect a 
significant impact on cream demand in the Eastern Region. Continued pulls for 
ultrafiltered milk are drawing further on regional supplies. Cream availability 
improved somewhat, as contacts relay they are receiving offers of cream rather 
than marketing loads themselves. Butter demand remains good in retail 
promotions . Retail butter demand and private label sales remain stable. Butter 
trading is active, with CME spot prices moving in line with the National Dairy 
Product Sales Report and bulk channels. Butter produced outside of the US 
continues to trade at a significant premium to U.S. butter, supporting exports. 
Cream multiples remain steady, with limited trading on tight inventory. 
Overall, the butter market tone is steady.

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 August 24 - 28, 2026, issued weekly

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