MD_DA540 Dry Whey - Western U.S. Report 38 - Released on September 22, 2022 The top of the dry whey mostly price series is unchanged, in the West. Meanwhile, both ends of the range and the bottom of the mostly price series moved higher this week. Demand for dry whey is steady in domestic markets, though international demand is strengthening. Contacts report increased demand from purchasers in Asian markets. Spot purchasers say dry whey is available to meet current market needs. Liquid whey is available for production, as regional cheesemakers are running steady production schedules. Dry whey production is unchanged but limited, as some plant managers are focusing their schedules on the production of higher whey protein concentrates and permeate. Some plant managers in the region say labor shortages and delayed deliveries of production supplies are preventing them from running at or near capacity. 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: .4250 - .5900 Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; $/LB: .5250 - .5600 Information for the period September 19 - 23, 2022, issued weekly Published by: Dairy Market News - Madison, WI ROMAN CARAMAN, 608-422-8593 Email: roman.caraman@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