USDA Central States Print Butter                   01/21 13:15
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Butter - Central U.S.

Released on January 21, 2026

Contacts in the Central region say milk output is steady, but some say 
production is up from this time last year. Cream production is strong as 
component levels remain high. Spot volumes of cream are available. Class II and 
III demand is strong, while interest from butter makers is lighter. Churning is 
active, but plant managers say they are not in the market for additional spot 
cream volumes. Retail butter demand is strong, but food services sales are 
somewhat light. Contacts report strong interest from international purchasers. 
Inventories of 82 percent butterfat butter used for export are tight, while 80 
percent butterfat butter is available on the spot market.

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

Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat:               -0.02-0.05


Information for the period January 19 - 23, 2026, issued weekly