MD_DA530 DA MD DA530 Dry Whey - Central MADISON, WI. January 29, 2015 (REPORT 4) DRY WHEY - CENTRAL Central dry whey prices are mixed. The range remained steady while the bottom of the mostly decreased. The market tone is weak as there are many suppliers. Manufacturers are building inventories due to the abundant supply of milk. There have been few finalized contracts due to lower pricing in the spot market. Some manufacturers are getting offers, but are holding out for higher prices. There is Western whey clearing into the Central region due to price differences. With the strength of the dollar, exporting is difficult. The resale market is 6 to 7 cents lower than the spot market. ANIMAL FEED WHEY prices are lower. The market tone is weaker with manufacturers meeting contract obligations. Production is steady to lower. F.O.B. CENTRAL: .4000 - .6275 MOSTLY: .4800 - .5500 F.O.B. CENTRAL: ANIMAL FEED MILK REPLACER: .3000 - .5050 1100CT Tara.Herbst@ams.usda.gov 608-278-4154 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