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MD DA530 Dry Whey - Central                                      

MADISON, WI.  May 19, 2016 (REPORT 20)                         

DRY WHEY - CENTRAL       

Dry whey production is steady this week. Whey prices are higher. Some 
manufacturers are having success moving fresh dry whey at or above 
market. Older loads are being offered at low price points to make room 
in storage for newer production. There is a large supply of dry whey 
on the spot market. Industry participants feel at this price point, 
sales have increased. This upturn in movement is helping many 
manufacturers alleviate inventory pressure. Some processors feel they 
are balanced with their stocks and are comfortable with inventory 
levels. A handful of contacts saw an increase in exports this week. A 
few producers report international interest in contracts for the 
upcoming months. Overall, the whey market is leveling out. Off 
specification high protein dairy powders are available on the market 
and seem to be spiking feed blenders' interest. Many animal feed 
producers are working through their whey inventories, blending with 
high protein dairy powders. Calf prices are rising, putting added 
pressure on beef and veal raising operations. 
                                                                 
F.O.B. CENTRAL:    .2000 - .3000   MOSTLY:    .2100 - .2650      
F.O.B. CENTRAL: ANIMAL FEED MILK REPLACER:    .1250 - .2125      

1100CT Amy.L.Schmitz@ams.usda.gov 608.557.7004
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
Dairy Market News website: http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/dairy
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