USDA West Butter 04/08 12:50

AMS_1091 MARS

Butter - West U.S.

Released on April 08, 2026

Farm level milk output and cream production are seasonally strong and up from 
last year at the start of Q2. Delivery of contractual volumes to butter 
manufacturing facilities are being met. Spot loads of cream are available, but 
demand from butter makers is moderate, partly due to prices for cream loads. 
Butter churns are active and back to busier seven day a week production 
following the holiday weekend. Domestic demand varies from steady to strong for 
bulk butter loads and from the retail sector. Some manufacturers report butter 
sales are up year over year. Export demand is strong. However, more challenging 
logistics and/or costs are causing hesitation for some international buyers.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               -0.02-0.04


Information for the period April 6 - 10, 2026, issued weekly

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