USDA Central States Print Butter                   08/19 14:20
AMS_1089 MARS

Butter - Central U.S.

Released on August 19, 2026

In the Central region, cooler August weather is strengthening milk output, 
improving overall supply conditions. Cream availability is unchanged from last 
week and remains somewhat mixed. Class II processors continue to purchase the 
bulk of spot cream, constraining some spot loads of cream for making butter. 
Contacts say churns are running primarily on contracted cream, with limited 
reliance on spot loads. Demand is steady, supported by domestic interest and 
firm export activity. Contacts note inventories of 80 percent butterfat butter 
remain high, whereas 82 percent butterfat is tight. Grade AA butter continues 
to trade around flat to the CME, consistent with the market tone.

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 August 17 - 21, 2026, issued weekly