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MD DA350 Dry Buttermilk (Central and East)                  

MADISON, WI.  June 01, 2017 (REPORT 22)                     

DRY BUTTERMILK - CENTRAL AND EAST                           
                                                            
CENTRAL: Dry buttermilk prices in the Central region increased on the 
bottom of the price range, but remained steady at the top. Dry 
buttermilk spot market activity was moderate, as loads continue to move 
primarily through contracts. Demand for dry buttermilk is relatively 
quiet. Buttermilk supplies are tightening, as some producers have slowed 
and/or plan to slow buttermilk drying. The dry buttermilk market tone is 
fair. Some contacts expect it to shadow low/medium heat NDM and continue 
to strengthen in the near term 
EAST: Dry buttermilk prices in the East shifted higher on the bottom of 
the range this week. Spot transactions have been mild the last couple of 
weeks, but there is anticipation for the price and trading activity to 
increase. Dry buttermilk production is active as dryers are running on 
light to full schedules. Inventories are moderate and building. The 
current demand is light to fair and the market tone is stable. 

F.O.B. CENTRAL/EAST:    .8250 - .8800                       

1100CT Jessica.Mueller@ams.usda.gov 608.422.8589
Israel.Weber@ams.usda.gov 608.422.8601
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
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