USDA Northeast Print Butter 10/15 11:00

AMS_1090 MARS

Butter - East U.S.

Released on October 15, 2025

Cream production in the Northeast remains strong. Seasonal temperature decline 
is contributing to higher fat volumes in milk. Holiday demand for butter is 
increasing, and contacts report churns are now operating seven days a week to 
keep up with demand. Contacts indicate contract loads of cream are sufficient 
to meet current production schedules. Some larger butter producers are 
microfixing butter into retail size packaging. The Weekly Cold Storage report 
from last week indicated a 23 percent increase in butter holdings from the 
beginning of the month, with increased cream volumes likely being the main 
contributor. The CME weekly average butter price dropped 9.5 cents last week, 
ending at $1.6440. 
 
Beginning November 1, 2025, this report will be published at 1:30 PM EST/12:30 
PM CST

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 October 13 - 17, 2025, issued weekly

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