USDA Central States Print Butter                   09/17 15:55
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Butter - Central U.S.

Released on September 17, 2025

On the CME, the spot price for butter for September 17th is $1.81, down 1.5 
cents from a week ago and down 69 cents since the start of the summer on June 
20th. Milk production and component levels were strong throughout the summer 
months, keeping churns active. Stakeholders say this contributes to the current 
bearishness with butter markets. Cream is plentiful in the Central region and 
demand is softening. Plant managers say internal cream volumes are sufficient 
to run strong butter production schedules. Spot purchasers say butter is 
available, but declining prices are causing some bulk butter purchasers to hold 
off on purchasing. Retail and food service demands for butter are light.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               -0.02-0.04


Information for the period September 15 - 19, 2025, issued weekly