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MD DA431 BUTTER - CENTRAL 

MADISON, WI.  July 22, 2015 (Report 29)

CENTRAL BUTTER 

Butter prices were uneven but moved sharply higher towards the middle 
of the week. Butter production is strong even with cream levels tight. 
Some manufacturers are electing to sell available cream for more 
favorable pricing levels instead of churning. Some manufacturers 
report food service and retail sales are increasing. Most 
manufacturers are reporting comfortable inventory levels. According to 
the DMN National Retail Report- Dairy, for July 17-23, the national 
weighted average advertised price for a 1 pound package of butter 
price is $3.26, a 24 cent increase from last week and 22 cents from a 
year ago. The weighted average price in the Midwest was $2.80, with a 
range of $2.50-2.99. The NASS Cold Storage report noted U.S. butter 
stocks on June 30 were 254.7 million pounds, 4% lower than last month 
but 28% above a year ago. Bulk butter prices are at 6 cents under 
market to 2 cents over market, based on the CME Group and various 
indices. The Grade AA butter price at the CME Group closed Wednesday 
at $1.8750, increasing 2.25 cents from last Wednesday. 




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