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MD DA540 Dry Whey - West                                         

MADISON, WI.  December 03, 2015 (REPORT 48)                      

DRY WHEY - WEST                                                  

The bottom end of both the range and mostly price series moved 
slightly higher for Western whey this week. Industry contacts note 
demand is steady and product is available. Inventories at 
manufacturers have become more comfortable. Many processors are 
working on Q1 contracting and have stocks that are already committed. 
Manufacturers are willing to hold dry whey into Q1. Whey production is 
steady.

NONHYGROSCOPIC:    .2100 - .3100   MOSTLY:    .2200 - .2550      


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December 1, 2015


1100CT Mike.Bandli@ams.usda.gov (608) 557-7010
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
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