USDA Central States Print Butter                   02/11 14:05
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Butter - Central U.S.

Released on February 11, 2026

Milk production is steady in the Central region and milk components are up from 
a year ago. Cream production is strong and spot volumes are plentiful in the 
region. Contacts report demand for cream from Class II processors is steady to 
higher, while interest from butter makers is steady. Butter production 
increased in recent weeks amid strengthening demand and increasing prices. 
Plant managers say they are actively churning, but they are primarily using 
internal cream supplies, rather than purchasing spot volumes. Bulk butter 
demand is strong. Retail sales are steady, though contacts say food service 
demand is lackluster. Export interest is strong, though some contacts are 
concerned that rising domestic prices for butter will contribute to lighter 
interest from international purchasers. Spot loads of 80 percent butterfat 
butter used primarily in domestic markets are available for purchase, but 82 
percent butterfat inventories are tight.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               0.01-0.1


Information for the period February 9 - 13, 2026, issued weekly