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MD DA650 Nonfat Dry Milk - Central and East                                     

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

NONFAT DRY MILK - CENTRAL AND EAST                                              
                                                                                
CENTRAL: Low/medium heat nonfat dry milk (NDM) prices in the Central region 
have decreased on the range and mostly price series. Spot offers of 
low/medium heat NDM were numerous, but completed transactions were somewhat 
limited. Low/medium heat NDM inventories are abundant, and suppliers report 
NDM production is ongoing. The NDM market tone is weak. High heat NDM prices 
slightly decreased on the bottom of the range. Spot activity of high heat 
NDM remained fairly quiet, as inventories and production of high heat remain 
contractually based. 
EAST: Low/medium heat nonfat dry milk (NDM) prices have decreased on all 
four ends of the range and mostly price series this week. Spot sale trading 
activity is moderate. Spot sale prices have decreased and many market 
participants are actively bidding lower prices. Production is fairly steady 
and supplies are adequate for contract and spot demand. Some manufacturers 
report sending condensed skim to other processors, alleviating some of their 
loads into the plant. The interest is light to moderate as traders and 
brokers are buying low/medium heat NDM, but at prices in favor for the 
buyer. The market is currently weak. High heat NDM prices have slid down on 
the bottom of the range this week. The spot market is quiet as there are 
limited offers. A few manufacturers are taking time to dry high heat NDM. 
Stocks are adequate for customer requests, but are limited on the spot 
market. The market undertone for high heat NDM is steady as trading activity 
has been quiet.  

F.O.B. CENTRAL/EAST:  Includes EXTRA GRADE and GRADE A                          
LOW/MEDIUM HEAT:   .7700 - .8800          MOSTLY:   .8300 - .8700               
HIGH HEAT:         .9600 - 1.0500                                               

1100CT Jessica.Mueller@usda.gov 608.422.8589 
Israel.Weber@ams.usda.gov 608.422.8601 
JenniferA.Hernandez@ams.usda.gov 608.422.8597
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin 
Dairy Market News website: http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/dairyy
Dairy Market News database portal: http://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/da-
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