Butter - Central
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     Butter - Central U.S.

     Report 19 - Released on May 12, 2021

     Butter producers report inquiries for bulk salted butter have increased. Cream is not
     regarded as tight. Conversely, butter plant managers do not report it as loose, either. Some
     butter makers are clearing cream loads from Western suppliers, despite increasing freight
     costs. Although food service demand has rebounded some, general demand is mixed as retail
     sales are seasonally quiet. Butter producers are using time to churn ahead for fall demand
     expectations. Market tones are strengthening early in the week. Some contacts expect butter
     market tones to continue strengthening for the near-term.
     Prices for: Central U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Grade AA, Conventional, and Edible Butter

     Bulk Basis Pricing  - 80% Butterfat $/LB:              +0.0150 - +0.0600


     Information for the period May 10 - 14, 2021, issued weekly

     Secondary Sourced Information:

     This week, a cooperative export assistance program accepted requests for export assistance
     to sell 524,700 pounds (238 metric tons) of butter.
     Published by:
     Dairy Market News - Madison, WI
     ISRAEL WEBER, 608-422-8601
     Email: israel.weber@usda.gov

     Additional Dairy Market News Information:
     Dairy Market News (DMN) by Phone: (608)422-8602
     DMN Website: https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/dairy
     DMN MARS (My Market News): https://mymarketnews.ams.usda.gov