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MD DA350 Dry Buttermilk (Central and East)                  

MADISON, WI.  November 24, 2015 (REPORT 47)                 

DRY BUTTERMILK - CENTRAL AND EAST                           
                                                            

CENTRAL: Dry buttermilk prices are steady in the Central region on light 
trading. In general, market activity is reduced this holiday week. Supplies are 
mixed, with a few manufacturers having some inventories, but others report 
warehouses are a bit short. This is one result of active condensed buttermilk 
sales into the Class II market sector throughout the fall months. Dry buttermilk 
production is projected to be higher this week as some additional cream volumes 
transition from Class II to Class IV.
EAST: Dry buttermilk prices in the East are unchanged with limited trading 
during Thanksgiving week. Churning activity is slightly higher this holiday 
week, in response to increases in fluid milk at balancing facilities and 
heavier fluid cream intakes at butter plants. With more condensed buttermilk 
being produced, dry buttermilk output rose accordingly. Current demand is 
moderate but strengthening, as spot acquisitions are not easily obtained. 
Processors' stocks are growing at some locations, where supply levels are 
closely balanced with contractual demand. The market undertone remains weak. 

F.O.B. CENTRAL/EAST:    .8500 - .9500                       

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