USDA Central States Print Butter                   01/28 14:05
AMS_1089 MARS

Butter - Central U.S.

Released on January 28, 2026

Milk output is steady in the Central region and cream production remains 
strong. Spot volumes of cream are plentiful. Contacts say winter weather 
throughout the region slowed the movement of some volumes of milk and cream 
over the weekend and early this week. Class II and III demand is generally 
strong but is somewhat lighter due to winter storm related downtime at plants. 
Demand for cream from butter makers remains light, as processors say they have 
enough cream to run busy production schedules. Some plant managers say they 
were operating lighter schedules early this week, but they anticipate busy 
churning in the coming days. Demand for bulk butter is increasing, particularly 
for loads produced after December 1. Retail and food service butter sales are 
unchanged. Export demand for 82 percent butterfat butter is strong and 
inventories are tight. Spot loads of butter are available, but inventories are 
tightening for loads produced after December 1.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               0-0.1


Information for the period January 26 - 30, 2026, issued weekly