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MD DA530 Dry Whey - Central                                      

MADISON, WI.  June 29, 2017 (REPORT 26)                          

DRY WHEY - CENTRAL                                               

Central whey prices are mixed. The top of the range bumped higher, while the 
bottom of the mostly price series edged lower. Although the whey market is 
somewhat stagnant, market participants suggest desired whey brands and whey 
that holds specific product certifications are fetching slightly higher prices 
and a few more requests from buyers. Whey is moving satisfactorily through 
contracts, but spot sales are a little harder to come by. A few end users 
suggest their needs are mostly met through existing contracts and they do not 
have any desire to take on more whey. In some cases, they would like to unhinge 
from their existing contracts or push back on shipped loads. Inventories are 
generally long. A few manufacturers suggest regular contract shipments and the 
occasional block of whey sold has allowed them to keep stocks somewhat in 
check. Whey production continues along at a steady pace. Prices for animal feed 
whey moved slightly lower at the top of the range. Industry contacts report 
lighter demand and plentiful inventories of animal feed whey.

F.O.B. CENTRAL:    .3500 - .5600   MOSTLY:    .3900 - .4850      
F.O.B. CENTRAL: ANIMAL FEED MILK REPLACER:    .3000 - .4725      

1100CT Mike.bandli@ams.usda.gov (608)422-8592
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
Dairy Market News website: http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/dairy
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