USDA West Butter 12/31 14:10

AMS_1091 MARS

Butter - West U.S.

Released on December 31, 2025

In the West, milk production and component levels are up from this time last 
year. Cream production is strong, and spot volumes are available. Contacts 
report downtime at some Class II and III plants is leaving more cream available 
for churning. Butter makers say demand for cream is mixed, as some processors 
have downtime planned for this week's holiday. Butter production is up from 
last week, and plant managers say they plan to run busier schedules in the New 
Year. Retail butter demand is strong as some grocers are looking to replenish 
inventories after the holidays in December. Contacts say export demand remains 
strong. Spot purchasers suggest butter inventories range from snug to tight.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               0-0.035


Information for the period December 29, 2025 -  January 2, 2026, issued weekly

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