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MD DA540 Dry Whey - West                                         

MADISON, WI.  May 19, 2016 (REPORT 20)                           

DRY WHEY - WEST                                                  

Western whey prices increased slightly at the top end of both the range 
and mostly price series this week. Some manufacturers state that through 
aggressive contracting and spot sales, they have been able to bring their 
inventories into more comfortable levels. This is allowing them to be 
pickier on bids accepted. In addition, offers from manufacturers in 
domestic channels are tending to have a little higher price than for 
exports. However current demand is somewhat more active in export markets 
than domestic markets. Industry contacts report a few buyers are looking 
for specific brands of whey to fill their needs. Production is steady and 
in line with active cheese production. 

NONHYGROSCOPIC:    .2100 - .2850   MOSTLY:    .2125 - .2600      


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