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MD DA540 Dry Whey - West                                         

MADISON, WI.  March 16, 2017 (REPORT 11)                         

DRY WHEY - WEST                                                  

The market tone for western whey is relatively stable, however industry 
contacts suggest elements of both weakness and strength. Western whey 
prices are unchanged. Whey inventories remain comfortable to tight and 
some contacts report resales above published prices. Production is steady 
and domestic buyers are taking regular shipments. However, a few 
manufacturers note export buyers are pushing back, suggesting U.S. whey 
prices are out of alignment. In addition, a few contacts say some 
processors are opting to sell off whey solids as opposed to drying.

NONHYGROSCOPIC:    .4300 - .5700   MOSTLY:    .4500 - .5300      


1100CT Mike.Bandli@ams.usda.gov 608.422.8592
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
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