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MD DA530 Dry Whey - Central                                      

MADISON, WI.  June 18, 2015 (REPORT 24)                         

DRY WHEY - CENTRAL

Dry whey prices are steady to lower. The market tone is weak 
with limited domestic demand. The gap between foreign and 
domestic pricing levels is affecting export sales. Production 
levels continue to be strong as cheese production remains 
active. Condensed whey is selling at discounted pricing as some 
manufacturers are using available drying capacities for other 
products. Inventories are high. Some buyers are being told to 
name a price for purchasing dry whey. Others are being offered 
heavy discounts for large purchase quantities. Most buyers are 
purchasing hand-to-mouth, believing prices will drop. Suppliers 
report high inventories of down grade product. Animal feed whey 
prices are steady. Product is available, but buyers and sellers 
are still negotiating prices. Buyers are tending to be cautious 
in purchases. 


F.O.B. CENTRAL:    .3300 - .4850   MOSTLY:    .3600 - .3800      
F.O.B. CENTRAL: ANIMAL FEED MILK REPLACER:    .2200 - .3000

1100CT Tara.Herbst@ams.usda.gov 608-557-7007
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
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