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Butter - Central U.S.

Released on October 15, 2025

Cream is available in the Central region, but contacts say lighter demand from 
butter makers and increasing interest from Class II purchasers is pushing 
multiples higher. As of report publication, cream multiples range from 1.05 to 
1.27 in the region. Butter production is strong in the region, but some plant 
managers say scheduled downtime is contributing to lighter output compared to 
recent weeks. Domestic butter demand is light. Contacts say retail sales are 
trending higher, but food service demand remains limited. International 
interest in 82 percent butterfat butter is strong and inventories for these 
loads are tight. Stakeholders report 80 percent butterfat butter remains 
available.

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 13 - 17, 2025, issued weekly