MD_DA650 Nonfat Dry Milk - Eastern and Central U.S. Report 51 - Released on December 22, 2022 Central: The price range for low/medium heat nonfat dry milk (NDM) was unchanged this week, while both ends of the mostly price series moved lower. Spot loads of low/medium heat NDM are available, and some contacts say lighter demand ahead of the holidays is causing warehouse inventories to build up. Low/medium heat NDM production is steady to higher as more condensed skim has become available for processing in recent weeks. Some contacts report bad weather throughout this week and into the weekend and are concerned this will cause issues regarding transportation to and from production facilities. High heat NDM prices held steady this week. Stakeholders say inventories are available, but not excessive. Demand for high heat NDM is unchanged. East: Prices for low/medium heat NDM were steady across the range, in the East. The mostly price series shifted downward by 1 cent on both ends. Some contacts suggest the year-end holidays are contributing to lighter demand from spot purchasers. Spot loads of low/medium heat NDM are available for purchasing. Some stakeholders report bearish market tones for low/medium heat NDM. Drying schedules are active, as condensed skim remains available for processing. High heat NDM demand is steady, and spot loads are available for purchasing. 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: 1.3400 - 1.4400 Mostly Range - Low & Medium Heat; $/LB: 1.3600 - 1.4000 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: 1.5000 - 1.6000 Information for the period December 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