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MD DA540 Dry Whey - West                                         

MADISON, WI.  March 03, 2016 (REPORT 9)                          

DRY WHEY - WEST                                                  

Western whey prices are mostly steady, but stepped back a little on the 
top end of the range price series. The overall market tone is somewhat 
unsettled. Manufacturers report a good amount of inquiries, but also some 
push back on prices at the high end of the range. Inventories are mixed. A 
few manufacturers report stocks are committed to tight, while others 
suggest their inventories are a little long. Some industry contacts say 
supplies are building, but not to the point of being problematic. A 
handful of processors are working to clear out any whey that may have some 
age in order to make room for new production. Although production is 
generally steady and active, a few manufacturers are opting to sell 
condensed whey into feed markets rather than dry at this time.

NONHYGROSCOPIC:    .2300 - .3100   MOSTLY:    .2300 - .2700      


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