MD_DA431 Butter - Central U.S. Report 41 - Released on October 13, 2021 Butter makers say butter demand is strong, but timing could be better. Cream is relatively pricey, and labor shortages continue to beleaguer plant managers throughout the region. Butter contacts say they are having to allocate inventories to assure each customer has an opportunity to purchase. Additionally, concerns remain regarding transportation/hauling, which is also adding to the stress. Deliveries are not as assured as they were just a couple months ago, and there is no short-term clarity regarding the growing amount of logistical issues. Butter market tones have regained strength this week, increasing a dime from Monday to Wednesday on the CME. Prices for: Central U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Grade AA, Conventional, and Edible Butter Bulk Basis Pricing - 80% Butterfat $/LB: +0.0100 - +0.0500 Information for the period October 11 - 15, 2021, issued weekly 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