USDA Central States Print Butter                   07/22 13:35
AMS_1089 MARS

Butter - Central U.S.

Released on July 22, 2026

Milk output and component levels continue to decline in the Central region. 
Cream production is lighter this week and contacts say spot offers are limited. 
Some contacts note that downtime at production plants in the region is having a 
negative impact on cream production. Most spot cream is going to Class II 
processors, and some butter makers are searching for cream to keep churns 
active. Butter production is steady, though some plants have downtime this 
week. Demand for butter is unchanged in domestic markets, but export interest 
is strong. Contacts say spot loads of butter are available, but inventories are 
not excessive.

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 July 20 - 24, 2026, issued weekly