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MD DA530 Dry Whey - Central                                      

MADISON, WI.  April 28, 2016 (REPORT 17)                         

DRY WHEY - CENTRAL                                               
                                                                 
Whey prices are steady to lower in a weak market. One to two whey 
producers have experienced an increase in production due to the 
availability of milk spot loads and an active whey stream from high cheese 
production. Many manufacturers continue to fill whey contracts for the 
upcoming months and Q3 while inventories build. There is plentiful whey in 
the marketplace from variable sources. A few industry contacts feel that 
prices will continue to weaken before leveling out. Buyer interest for 
spot loads is only present when the price is right. Animal feed whey 
continues to be a quiet market. A handful of manufacturers report little 
interest in animal feed whey because of the availability and current low 
prices on extra grade. Several industry contacts mentioned some dairy 
farmers are purchasing on-farm pasteurizers and feeding calves farm milk, 
in lieu of milk replacer, due to current milk prices. However, feed 
blenders do not feel that this switch poses a threat to the milk replacer 
business, due to the specialized feed requirements of various young stock.

                                                                                                       
F.O.B. CENTRAL:    .1800 - .2750   MOSTLY:    .2100 - .2550      
F.O.B. CENTRAL: ANIMAL FEED MILK REPLACER:    .1250 - .2150      


1100CT Amy.L.Schmitz@ams.usda.gov 608.557.7004
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
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