USDA Central States Print Butter                   10/14 13:30
AMS_1089 MARS

Butter - Central U.S.

Released on October 14, 2026

Milk supplies in the Central region continue to improve as cooler weather 
impacts the area. Despite this, spot loads remain limited due to increased 
Class I and Class IV production. In the southwestern portion of the region, 
milk supplies remain tight, with limited spot loads available. Contacts in the 
region report that cream availability is tightening as Class II processors 
increase production activity and take in the maximum amount of cream. Spot 
cream loads remain available throughout the region. Industry contacts report 
increased production of cream cheese and extended shelf-life products, while 
ice cream production is declining due to seasonal changes. Butter production 
remains steady as cream continues to move to regional churns. Inventories of 
80-percent butterfat butter remain ample, while availability of 82-percent 
butterfat butter remains tight. Grade AA butter prices remain flat relative to 
CME market levels.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               -0.02-0.035


Information for the period October 12 - 16, 2026, issued weekly