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MD DA431 BUTTER - CENTRAL 

MADISON, WI.  June 10, 2015 (Report 23)

CENTRAL BUTTER

Butter production is steady to lower this week. Demand is uneven. Some 
contacts report an increase in retail sales due to promotions in June 
and July. Other manufacturers are reporting that sales are down but 
they are able to make and store butter for future needs. Inventory 
levels are comfortable for most manufacturers. Cream supplies are 
tighter as the heat sets in and decreases components. Bulk butter 
prices are at market to 5 cents over the market, based on the CME 
Group and various indices. According to the DMN National Retail 
Report- Dairy, for June 5-11, the national weighted average advertised 
price for a 1 pound package of butter price is $3.05, a 13 cent 
decrease from last week and 9 cents lower than a year ago. The average 
weighted price in the Midwest is $2.08, with a range of $1.97-2.50. 
The Grade AA butter price at the CME Group closed Wednesday at 
$1.8600, a 7.75 cent decrease from last Wednesday's close. 



1500CT Tara.Herbst@ams.usda.gov 608-557-7007 
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
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