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MD DA350 Dry Buttermilk (Central and East)                  

MADISON, WI.  April 13, 2017 (REPORT 15)                    


DRY BUTTERMILK - CENTRAL AND EAST                           
                                                            
CENTRAL: This week, dry buttermilk prices in the Central region are 
steady to lower. Production is steady. Many suppliers report that most 
of their buttermilk is being sold in the condensed form for ice cream 
use. In general, sales are light, but expected to improve in the near 
term. Dry buttermilk is clearing to contract customers for bakery and 
ice cream needs. Supplies of dry buttermilk are available for spot use 
and immediate shipment. The dry buttermilk undertone is unsettled. 
EAST: Prices for Eastern dry buttermilk adjusted lower at the top of the 
range reflecting f.o.b. spot market trading as prices move in alignment 
with NDM. With active butter production at most producing plants, output 
rates are unchanged for dry buttermilk. Dryer time for liquid buttermilk 
remains limited due to condensed skim manufacturing emphasis. Stocks are 
adequate for near-term dry buttermilk customer needs. This week, fewer 
loads exchanged hands, as dry buttermilk demand is sluggish ahead of 
seasonal ice cream production. 

F.O.B. CENTRAL/EAST:    .8000 - .9500                       

1100CT daniel.johnson@ams.usda.gov 608.422.8605  
Israel.weber@ams.usda.gov 608.422.8601
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin 
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