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MD DA350 Dry Buttermilk (Central and East)                  

MADISON, WI.  January 19, 2017 (REPORT 3)                   


DRY BUTTERMILK - CENTRAL AND EAST                           
                                                            
CENTRAL: Central dry buttermilk prices are steady to higher in a 
tight market. Production is holding at previous week's levels, as 
manufacturers continue to use the bulk of available dryer time to 
accommodate heavier condensed skim supplies. Offerings are limited 
apart from committed accounts. Some producers are offering dry 
buttermilk at levels comparable to NDM spot prices as upward 
market pressure prevails. Interest is at seasonal levels. The 
market continues to characterize a strong undertone. 
EAST: This week, the dry buttermilk price adjusted higher at the 
top of the range after limited loads cleared f.o.b. spot markets.   
Dry buttermilk production at some plants is intermittent at best, 
as plants that are fully processing condensed skim clear condensed 
buttermilk loads to end users and out-of-region drying facilities. 
Inventories are tight, with stocks reportedly sold out at some 
regional operations. Demand for dry buttermilk is slow. With 
prices increasing, some spot buyers are waiting to purchase.   

 F.O.B. CENTRAL/EAST:    .8900 - 1.0500                      
                
1100CT daniel.johnson@ams.usda.gov 608.557.7006
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