MD_DA650 Nonfat Dry Milk - Eastern and Central U.S. Report 15 - Released on April 15, 2021 CENTRAL: Low/medium heat nonfat dry milk (NDM) prices moved higher on the top of the range and both sides of the mostly series this week. Aside from some maintenance/cleaning in plants, production is busy. Condensed skim availability is reported as tighter week to week, but dryer time is dedicated to drying NDM in light of export interests and continued market strength. Some contacts suggest there are NDM loads available, but producers are less willing to budge on prices as demand remains hearty. High heat nonfat dry milk prices moved up on the bottom of the range, but processing/availability is quite limited. More high heat NDM loads moved at above $1.30 this week. Generally, NDM market tones are healthy. EAST: Eastern low/medium heat NDM prices are trending higher this week. Trading was steady in the Eastern portion of the region, as prices in the East run the gamut of the range from the low end to the high. Supplies of NDM are starting to edge lower, though. Production is steadier in the East than in the Midwest/Central region, but condensed skim prices are reportedly strengthening. High heat NDM prices moved higher on the bottom of the range. NDM market tones are somewhat bullish this week, and some contacts expect some longer-term steadiness to come. 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: 1.1400 - 1.2250 Mostly Range - Low & Medium Heat; $/LB: 1.1800 - 1.2100 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: 1.2500 - 1.3800 Information for the period April 12 - 16, 2021, issued weekly Published by: Dairy Market News - Madison, WI ISRAEL WEBER, 608-422-8601 Email: israel.weber@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