MD_DA650 Nonfat Dry Milk - Eastern and Central U.S. Report 30 - Released on July 23, 2020 CENTRAL: Low/medium heat nonfat dry milk (NDM) trading was somewhat quiet this week, as prices shifted higher on the bottom of the price range, but held steady on the mostly series. There is plenty of condensed skim, and production continues to run actively. Buyers are somewhat hesitant, particularly if they can interchange NDM with other dairy powders, such as WPC 34% or other high protein blends, which are being offered at discounted prices. High heat NDM markets and prices are steady, on slow spot trading activity. Generally, NDM market tones are somewhat quiet. EAST: Low/medium heat nonfat dry milk (NDM) prices shifted higher on the bottom of the price range, but prices are steady on the mostly series. Spot trades are slower this week. Some manufacturers are not offering on the spot market due to healthy contract demands. Inventory levels are mixed in the region. High heat NDM prices are unchanged. Drying schedules are limited. There are some operations scheduling high heat production. NDM market conditions are fairly steady. Prices for: Eastern and Central U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra Grade & Grade A, Conventional, and Edible Nonfat Dry Milk Price Range - Low & Medium Heat; $/LB: .9900 - 1.0650 Mostly Range - Low & Medium Heat; $/LB: 1.0000 - 1.0400 Prices for: Eastern and Central U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra Grade & Grade A, Conventional, and Edible Nonfat Dry Milk Price Range - High Heat; $/LB: 1.1200 - 1.1500 Information for the period July 20 - 24, 2020, issued weekly Published by: Dairy Market News - Madison, WI ISRAEL WEBER, 608-422-8601 Email: israel.weber@usda.gov JESSICA MUELLER, 608-422-8589 Email: jessica.mueller@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