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MD DA530 Dry Whey - Central                                      

MADISON, WI.  January 26, 2017 (REPORT 4)                        

DRY WHEY - CENTRAL 

Central whey prices edged up at the bottom of the range and top of the mostly 
price series this week. The market tone for dry whey continues to remain firm. 
Contacts suggest U.S. price points are not competitive in some foreign markets, 
but domestic demand is steady. With strengthening demand in the higher protein 
concentration market, dry whey production is easing back a bit. Contacts report 
seeing fewer spot market options available this week. Some contacts report not 
anticipating a spot price decrease in the near future. Whey is moving well 
through existing contracts, but inventories are reportedly tight. Animal feed 
whey price points held steady this week. Similar to dry whey, animal feed whey 
contacts also reported seeing fewer spot offerings this week.
                                                                 
F.O.B. CENTRAL:    .3875 - .5200   MOSTLY:    .4025 - .4575      
F.O.B. CENTRAL: ANIMAL FEED MILK REPLACER:    .3300 - .4450      


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