MD_DA540 DA MD DA540 Dry Whey - West MADISON, WI. January 28, 2016 (REPORT 4) DRY WHEY - WEST Western whey prices are steady to higher this week. Dry whey production is stable and inventories are balanced. Industry contacts say information requests for whey exports have increased. The inquiries have generated a few transactions, but most business is moving through regular contracts. Market participants are mixed in their review of the whey market. Some are hopeful and feel the market tone is firming slightly, while others say the market is still weak and will take some time to recover. NONHYGROSCOPIC: .2200 - .3200 MOSTLY: .2400 - .2600 1100CT Mike.Bandli@ams.usda.gov (608) 557-7010 USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin Dairy Market News website: http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/dairy Dairy Market News database portal: http://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/da-home