USDA West Butter 08/20 15:30

AMS_1091 MARS

Butter - West U.S.

Released on August 20, 2025

Some butter manufacturers indicate spot cream volumes are tighter due to 
lighter milk production. Cream demand from butter manufacturers is mixed. Some 
butter producers churning at less than full capacities are choosing to pass up 
available spot cream loads. Butter producers actively churning are generally 
running steady production schedules. Many butter manufacturers are more focused 
on retail butter production and building inventories for Q4 demands, than bulk 
butter production with seasonally tighter cream volumes. Domestic butter demand 
is mixed. Sellers in the region report light, steady, and strong retail sales 
activity. Export butter demand is strong. Some butter manufacturers report 
interest from international buyers is outpacing their production of 
international butter loads.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               -0.05-0.03


Information for the period August 18 - 22, 2025, issued weekly

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