USDA Central States Print Butter                   09/16 13:15
AMS_1089 MARS

Butter - Central U.S.

Released on September 16, 2026

Milk production in the Central region declined again this week. Industry 
contacts report continued movement of milk into the Central region for Class I 
processing. Cream supplies are steady, though butter manufacturers note that 
spot cream continues to move to Class II processors, leaving limited spot loads 
available for Class IV processors. Cream exports to Mexico continue. Contacts 
note most facilities indicate they are receiving cream at maximum contracted 
volumes. Butter markets are active and holding steady. Grade AA butter is 
trading nearly unchanged, flat to the CME. Inventories of 80 percent butterfat 
remain ample, while contacts continue to report that inventories of 82 percent 
butterfat remain tight.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               -0.03-0.02


Information for the period September 14 - 18, 2026, issued weekly