USDA Central States Print Butter                   02/25 13:20
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Butter - Central U.S.

Released on February 25, 2026

Milk output is strong in the Central region and contacts say milk component 
levels are up from a year ago. Cream production is strong, but some butter 
makers say they are using cream from within their network to increase butter 
production and are offering fewer spot loads. Class II cream demand is 
strengthening as some processors are ramping up production ahead of spring 
holidays. Butter production is strong in the Central region as contacts work to 
keep up with demand. The demand for bulk butter is strong. Retail interest is 
increasing somewhat, but food service demand is steady. Contacts say they 
continue to get interest from international purchasers looking for butter and 
82 percent butterfat butter inventories remain tight. Spot loads of 80 percent 
butterfat butter are available, but loads with more recent production dates are 
more difficult to obtain.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               0.02-0.12


Information for the period February 23 - 27, 2026, issued weekly