USDA Central States Print Butter                   10/29 15:30
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Butter - Central U.S.

Released on October 29, 2025

Milk output is steady in the Central region, and component levels are 
increasing. Cream production is strong, and contacts report spot loads are 
available. Demand is strengthening from cream cheese and other Class II 
processors. Spot cream sales to butter makers are light, as butter makers say 
they are utilizing cream from within their network rather than purchasing spot 
volumes. Butter production is strong, though some plant managers say downtime 
is affecting output. Domestic butter demand is steady, and international sales 
remain strong. Spot loads of 80 percent butterfat butter are available, but 
contacts report inventories of 82 percent butterfat butter remain tight.

Beginning November 1, 2025, this report will be published at 2:30 PM EST/1:30 
PM CST

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               -0.01-0.05


Information for the period October 27 - 31, 2025, issued weekly