 We have record butterfat levels coming off our dairy farms, and we still can't make enough butter the product because consumers are buying that much of it, and restaurants and chefs too. And he says the demand for butter is helping support the farmer's milk check. Last year, 58% of the value of milk checks for people in multiple component pricing was butterfat. Geiger says dairy sales are also strong because of convenience foods like snack cheeses and yogurt.