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MD DA540 Dry Whey - West                                         

MADISON, WI.  April 13, 2017 (REPORT 15)                         

DRY WHEY - WEST       

Whey prices in the Western region are steady. However, some market 
participants believe that current prices are top heavy. A number of 
industry contacts report offers at the bottom of the price range, or even 
below published prices. Domestic demand is mixed. Demand has generally 
slackened off but some applications are using more whey. Ice cream and 
baking manufacturers are asking for more whey. International inquiries are 
fair with Southeast Asian buyers requesting whey for animal feeds. 
Inventories are tight in the west.                                         
                                                                 
NONHYGROSCOPIC:    .4500 - .5900   MOSTLY:    .4600 - .5400      

1100CT Mike.Bandli@ams.usda.gov 608.422.8592  
Florence.KoneGonzalez@ams.usda.gov 608.422.8594
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