MD_DA540 Dry Whey - Western U.S. Report 22 - Released on May 28, 2020 In the West, there are more dry whey loads available to buyers compared to the previous week. Production has augmented subsequent to increased cheese output in the region. Some processors are also switching their production schedules from higher whey protein concentrates to dry whey, adding to dry whey supplies. Meanwhile, dry whey sales are unchanged from a week ago. Generally, market participants are avoiding getting their feet wet because of current market uncertainties. Prices are trending lower on the range and on the mostly series. Prices for: Western U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra Grade & Grade A, Conventional, and Edible Dry Whey Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; $/LB: .3100 - .4000 Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; $/LB: .3500 - .3850 Information for the period May 25 - 29, 2020, issued weekly Secondary Sourced Information: The Extra Grade Dry Whey price at the CME Group on Wednesday closed at $.3200, compared to the weekly average price of $.3645. Published by: Dairy Market News - Madison, WI FLORENCE KONE-GONZALEZ, (608)422-8594 Email: florence.konegonzalez@usda.gov Additional Dairy Market News Information: Dairy Market News (DMN) by Phone: (608)422-8602 DMN Website: https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/dairy DMN MARS (My Market News): https://mymarketnews.ams.usda.gov