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MD DA350 Dry Buttermilk (Central and East)                  

MADISON, WI.  January 28, 2016 (REPORT 4)                   


DRY BUTTERMILK - CENTRAL AND EAST                           
                                                            
CENTRAL: Dry buttermilk prices in the Central region are unchanged on a 
lightly tested market. Manufacturers indicate dry buttermilk production 
is active, mirroring that of butter production. The late winter/early 
spring outlet of condensed buttermilk has yet to truly develop for the 
ice cream/ice cream mix production year. Dry buttermilk inventories are 
building.
EAST: Dry buttermilk prices are unchanged from the previous week. Drying 
schedules are steady to somewhat lighter, as the snow storm that hit the 
region disrupted butter production for some. Manufacturers in the region 
are comfortable with steady to building inventory levels. Buyer interest 
in the spot market is sluggish this week. Some are weighing whether or 
not to secure dry buttermilk loads at the existing price level against 
the potential of price declines. The market undertone is steady.

F.O.B. CENTRAL/EAST:    .7800 - .8600

1100CT Daniel.Johnson@ams.usda.gov/Janet.Linder@ams.usda.gov
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin (608)557.7006
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