USDA West Butter 09/24 15:30

AMS_1091 MARS

Butter - West U.S.

Released on September 24, 2025

Cream loads remain widely available in the West. Cream demand from butter 
producers varies from steady to stronger with more affordable prices for Class 
IV manufacturers. Butter production schedules vary from steady to stronger as 
well. Butter manufacturers report retail production to be the priority for 
their cream intakes. Some manufacturers report tight unsalted butter 
availability, while salted butter loads are readily available. Some buyers are 
securing Q1/Q2 2026 contractual needs. Domestic demand is mostly steady. Butter 
makers and traders report export demand is stronger. The CME closing butter 
price fell sharply to $1.6200 for September 24, 2025, compared to $1.8100 one 
week ago. For the first time since 2021 the CME butter price is below the CME 
cheese block/barrel price.

Starting November 1, 2025, this report will now be published at 4:00 PM 
EST/3:00 PM/CST.

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 22 - 26, 2025, issued weekly

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