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MD DA540 Dry Whey - West                                         

MADISON, WI.  October 19, 2017 (REPORT 42)                       

DRY WHEY - WEST                                                  

F.O.B. prices for dry whey in the western region shifted down at the 
bottom of the range and both ends of the mostly price series. The 
market undertone seems weak. Industry participants have a mixed view 
of current demand. Some report solid demand, while others say that dry 
whey is hard to move. Inventories are abundant and greater than sales. 
Concern that stocks will further increase is present in the market as 
some processors switch their production schedules from isolate and 
concentrated whey to sweet whey powder. 

NONHYGROSCOPIC:    .2700 - .4200   MOSTLY:    .3200 - .3850

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