MD_DA640                                                         
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MD DA640 Nonfat Dry Milk - West                                  

MADISON, WI.  May 19, 2016 (REPORT 20)                           

NONFAT DRY MILK - WEST                                           


Prices for low/medium heat nonfat dry milk (NDM) are mixed on the 
range, but slightly higher on the mostly series. These prices are 
following upward movements in various indices. The market undertone 
is steady to firm. Sales in the f.o.b. spot market are moving well, 
according to some brokers. Demand from cheese manufacturers is good, 
but is light to moderate from bakers. A few producers are performing 
maintenance/repair work on their dryers. However, production has been 
marginally affected. Low/medium heat NDM manufacturing continues 
active in many processing plants as moderate to heavy condensed skim 
volumes continue clearing into dryers. Inventories are mixed 
throughout the region. In some processing plants, inventories are 
committed throughout the end of 2016. Prices for high heat nonfat dry 
milk are higher on the bottom on the range, but steady on the top. 
High heat processing is sporadic, based on contractual needs. 
Inventories continue to be tight outside contracts. 

F.O.B. WEST:  Includes EXTRA GRADE and GRADE A                   
LOW/MEDIUM HEAT:    .7250 - .8300   MOSTLY:   .7600 - .8000      
HIGH HEAT:          .8700 - .9700                                



1100CT Angel.Teran@ams.usda.gov 608.557.7011
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
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