USDA Central States Print Butter                   05/27 13:35
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Butter - Central U.S.

Released on May 27, 2026

Milk output is strong in the Central region and cream production is steady. 
Class II processors continue to pull on cream inventories, keeping spot volumes 
available but somewhat snug. Some butter makers in the Southwest are bringing 
in cream from other regions to keep churns active. Some butter makers had 
downtime early in the week for the holiday but say they are running full 
schedules going forward. Domestic butter demand is steady. Export interest 
varies, as some contacts say they are having success moving loads to other 
countries, while others report softening demand. Spot loads of butter are 
available, but 82 percent and unsalted butter inventories are tighter than 80 
percent salted.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               -0.04-0.02


Information for the period May 25 - 29, 2026, issued weekly