# Butterfat is the Money Maker

> US dairy producers are focusing on butterfat and protein levels because component prices strongly drive milk checks. Butterfat tests have risen to above 4.0% in the Upper Midwest, with a 4.25% average in January 2022.

- Date: 2022-05-11 · published 2022-05-11T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/41414-butterfat-is-the-money-maker
- Commodities: [Milk (Class III)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/MILK.md)

## Why it matters

Higher component levels reflect strong butterfat prices and efficient feeding, which can increase milk output per cow. The trend has limited direct effect on feed price levels.

## Sources

- dairyherd.com: https://www.dairyherd.com/news/dairy-production/butterfat-money-maker

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