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MD DA431 BUTTER - CENTRAL 

MADISON, WI.  February 25, 2015 (Report 8)

CENTRAL BUTTER

Central butter prices are moving lower through midweek. Butter sales 
are increasing. Inventory levels are average and increasing. Demand is 
moving up as the spring holidays near. Cream levels are mixed as some 
reports indicate a tight market, while others are showing surplus. 
Bulk butter prices range from market to 6 cents over the market, with 
various time frames and averages used. According to the DMN National 
Retail Report- Dairy, the weighted average advertised price for a 1 
lb. package of butter in the Midwest was $3.20.  The national weighted 
average price is $3.18, a 44 cent decrease from last week and 61 cents 
higher than a year ago. The NASS Cold Storage report noted U.S. butter 
stocks as of January 31, 2015 were 148.1 million pounds stored in 
warehouses, up 43.4 million pounds from December 31. The Grade AA 
butter price at the CME Group closed Wednesday at $1.6425, a 7.75 cent 
decrease from last Wednesday.



1500CT Tara.Herbst@ams.usda.gov 608-278-4154 
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
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