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MD DA540 Dry Whey - West                                         

MADISON, WI.  August 24, 2017 (REPORT 34)                        

Western whey prices moved lower at the top of the range and both ends of 
the mostly price series. Demand is mixed. Although whey is moving well 
through existing contracts and domestic market demand is stable, 
international demand is weaker. Buyers seem hesitant to jump at 
manufacturers' offers unless prices are favorable. However, some contacts 
see an increase in inquiries from Mexico due to price concessions. Whey 
inventories are long. Production is steady to higher as some processors 
are making a little more whey to offset weaker market conditions for 
higher protein concentrations.


NONHYGROSCOPIC:    .3500 - .4525   MOSTLY:    .3700 - .4200      


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