USDA Central States Print Butter                   07/02 15:55
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Butter - Central U.S.

Released on July 02, 2025

Milk output and components are declining in the Central region, but 
stakeholders say plenty of cream is available ahead of this week's holiday. 
Contacts report downtime, both planned for July 4th and unplanned due to 
churning troubles, at some production facilities this week is keeping cream 
plentiful in the region and causing some manufacturers to offer volumes at 
lower multiples compared to previous weeks. Cream demand is strong as ice cream 
makers and butter makers are pulling on available volumes. Butter production is 
lighter this week. Spot loads of butter are available for purchasing and some 
butter makers say they are freezing loads of butter for use later in the year. 
Domestic butter demand remains soft, though contacts report export sales are 
strong.

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

Dollars per Pound - 80% Butterfat:           0-0.05


Information for the period June 30 -  July 4, 2025, issued weekly