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MD DA350 Dry Buttermilk (Central and East)                  

MADISON, WI.  February 23, 2017 (REPORT 8)                  

DRY BUTTERMILK - CENTRAL AND EAST                           
                                                                                                                    
CENTRAL: In the Central region, dry buttermilk prices are 
unchanged on light trading. The market undertone is steady to 
firm. Demand of dry buttermilk is active as springtime ordering 
season is gearing up. However, increasing dry buttermilk demand is 
slightly above the current supply. Dry buttermilk production is 
limited as processors are placing emphasis on converting large 
condensed skim intakes into NDM. Therefore, dry buttermilk 
inventories are steady to tight. 
EAST: In the East, dry buttermilk prices are unchanged on light 
trading. The market undertone is steady. Demand for dry buttermilk 
is mixed throughout different market channels. Dry buttermilk 
production is sporadic as most processors are focusing on 
converting large condensed skim intakes into NDM. Some processors 
continue clearing condensed buttermilk mainly into Class II in 
order to circumvent drying time. Dry buttermilk inventories are 
tight in the spot market, but are sufficient to meet contractual 
needs. 

F.O.B. CENTRAL/EAST:    .9050 - 1.0500                      

1100CT Angel.Teran@ams.usda.gov 608.422.8593  
Israel.weber@ams.usda.gov 608.422.8601
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