USDA West Butter 09/17 15:55

AMS_1091 MARS

Butter - West U.S.

Released on September 17, 2025

Stakeholders report cream is widely available. Cream demand from butter 
producers is somewhat stronger as cream loads have become more affordable for 
Class IV manufacturers. Butter production schedules are stronger but remain 
running under 100 percent capacity. Churn equipment projects for Q3 are closer 
to completion. This is expected to bring more churning back online and 
potentially increase churning capacity in the region during Q4. Retail 
production continues to be more of a priority than bulk production for butter 
producers. Demand from domestic and international buyers varies from steady to 
stronger. Although the CME closing butter price of $1.8100 for September 17, 
2025, is a 4 cent increase from the price a day ago, it also represents a sharp 
decrease from the $1.9650 price posted one week ago on September 10, 2025.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               0-0.03


Information for the period September 15 - 19, 2025, issued weekly

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