USDA Central States Print Butter                   06/03 13:00
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Butter - Central U.S.

Released on June 03, 2026

In the Central region, cream production is strong but strong demand from Class 
II and Class III processors is keeping inventories snug. Some butter makers in 
the region say they are exclusively using volumes of cream from within their 
network to keep churns active, but others in the Southwest are purchasing cream 
at favorable multiples from other regions. Butter makers are running full 
production schedules. Demand for butter is unchanged. Contacts say retail sales 
are strong, while food service demand remains light. Export interest is strong, 
and spot loads of 82 percent butterfat butter are somewhat tight. Spot loads of 
80 percent butterfat butter are available to meet current market demands.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               -0.04-0.03


Information for the period June 1 - 5, 2026, issued weekly