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MD DA350 Dry Buttermilk (Central and East)                  

MADISON, WI.  October 05, 2017 (REPORT 40)                  

DRY BUTTERMILK - CENTRAL AND EAST                           
                                                            
CENTRAL: Prices for Central dry buttermilk remain unchanged. There were 
numerous reports of offers just below the bottom of the price range, but 
completed spot transactions were fairly infrequent. Producers report 
that at current prices, end users are pushing back somewhat, and that 
some end users are opting for condensed buttermilk which is reportedly 
at a bargain. Inventories are becoming more available as producers 
prepare for the seasonal push. The dry buttermilk market tone is 
uncertain. The DMN monthly average of the range price series for Central 
and East dry buttermilk during September was $0.9066, compared to 
$0.8569 a year ago. 
EAST: Dry buttermilk prices in the region are unchanged. Market 
participants report seeing limited offers on the spot market. The demand 
is fairly stable as there are expectations the market will pick up in 
the near future. Dry buttermilk production is steady to lower and 
inventories are adequate in a couple plants. The market undertone is 
generally stable. 

F.O.B. CENTRAL/EAST:    .8700 - .9475                       

1100CT Jessica.Mueller@ams.usda.gov 608.422.8589 
Israel.Weber@ams.usda.gov 608.422.8601 
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
Dairy Market News website: www.ams.usda.gov/dairymarketnews
Dairy Market News database portal: 
http://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/da-home