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MD DA770 Lactose - Central and West                                             

MADISON, WI.  July 16, 2015 (REPORT 28)                                         

LACTOSE - CENTRAL AND WEST                                                      

Prices for lactose held steady this week. A few manufacturers report long 
inventories, unless they have been able to secure contracts as a way to find 
homes for their production. Market activity is slow. Buyers are being choosy, 
seeking lactose with specific color, mesh size, quality characteristics, or 
bargain prices, before purchasing. Some manufacturers report they have 
stopped making lactose due to the low prices. Some of the excess supplies are 
being sent back to dairy farmers to blend into feed rations.

Including spot sales and up to 3 month contracts.                               
F.O.B. EDIBLE, NON PHARMACEUTICAL   .1650 - .2725    MOSTLY:   .1800 - .2200    


1100CT mike.bandli@ams.usda.gov  608.557.7010
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
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