USDA West Butter 10/22 15:30

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Butter - West U.S.

Released on October 22, 2025

Strengthening milk production and fat components in the West continue to more 
than cover contractual volumes of cream for butter manufacturers in the region. 
Bottom end cream prices are slightly higher for week 43, as of report time. 
Demand for spot cream is somewhat stronger and butter churning is more active. 
More butter makers report running all their churns this week. Butter producers 
are working to build stocks to cover Q4 holiday demands and meet Q4 export 
demand for 82 percent butterfat butter. Domestic demand is steady. Demand for 
82 percent butterfat butter is outpacing production. US produced butter is 
price competitive against internationally produced butter for purchasers 
outside of the country.

Beginning November 1, 2025, this report will 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 October 20 - 24, 2025, issued weekly

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