MD_DA540 Dry Whey - Western U.S. Report 39 - Released on September 24, 2020 The price range for western whey narrowed as the mostly price series remained unchanged. Manufacturers report their inventories have shrunk while interest from buyers has increased. Demand has picked up in both domestic and export markets. In some cases, traders are looking for available whey, but are having a tough time finding offers. Whey is moving well through current contracts. Whey production is steady, but increasing along with heavy cheese production. While prices have stabilized, or even firmed in some cases, a few industry contacts suggest the market tone is unsettled. 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: .2925 - .3800 Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; $/LB: .3200 - .3600 Information for the period September 21 - 25, 2020, issued weekly Secondary Sourced Information: CME CLOSE The Extra Grade Dry Whey price at the CME Group on Wednesday closed at $.3850, compared to the weekly average price of $.3490 from last week. Published by: Dairy Market News - Madison, WI MIKE BANDLI, (608)422-8592 Email: mike.bandli@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