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MD DA530 Dry Whey - Central                                      

MADISON, WI.  March 02, 2017 (REPORT 9)                          

DRY WHEY - CENTRAL                                               

In the Central region, dry whey prices remained steady on the range and saw 
slight increases on both ends of the mostly price series. Dry whey 
production levels are corresponding to the surplus milk supplies and the 
active cheese production in the Midwest. Some reports suggest Southeast 
Asian interest may slow down due to increasing prices and comfortable 
inventory levels in China, while domestic demand is steady. Some contacts 
suggest whey is nearing or at its peak price. They point to dry whey 
futures, which indicate a steady slowdown. Other contacts suggest whey is 
steady, with possibility for near term steadiness and/or growth. Spot market 
activity was relatively quiet this week as end users work through contracts 
whenever possible. Dry whey inventory reports vary from tight to adequate. 
Animal feed whey prices increased at the top of the range this week. This 
week, the animal feed whey spot trades were less frequent than they have 
been in the previous two weeks. 
                                                                 
F.O.B. CENTRAL:    .4300 - .5700   MOSTLY:    .4600 - .5100      
F.O.B. CENTRAL: ANIMAL FEED MILK REPLACER:    .3375 - .4800      

1100CT Israel.weber@ams.usda.gov (608)422-8601
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
Dairy Market News website: http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/dairy
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