USDA West Butter 05/13 14:45

AMS_1091 MARS

Butter - West U.S.

Released on May 13, 2026

Milk and cream production are keeping butter churns busy in the West. Spot 
cream demand is stronger from butter makers. Butter production schedules are 
strong, producing stock before holiday downtime later this month. Stakeholders 
describe inventories as stable or increasing. Spot loads are available and 
contractual commitments are being met. Sellers report domestic butter demand as 
moderate to strong. Demand from international buyers varies from steady to 
strong.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               0-0.05


Information for the period May 11 - 15, 2026, issued weekly

[0600059B]