MD_DA560 DA MD DA560 Dry Whey - Northeast MADISON, WI. January 05, 2017 (REPORT 1) DRY WHEY - NORTHEAST Eastern dry whey prices are unchanged. Industry contacts note tight inventories. Much of the 2017 contracted business is in place and whey is moving well through current agreements. Spot activity is relatively light. Buyers report some manufacturers are seeking higher overages to published indices in the new year. Dry whey production is steady. The December 2016 Dairy Market News monthly average for Northeast dry whey was $0.4088 compared to $0.2500 one year ago. F.O.B. NORTHEAST: EXTRA GRADE AND GRADE A: .3900 - .4600 1100CT mike.bandli@ams.usda.gov (608) 557-7010 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