MD_DA650 Nonfat Dry Milk - Eastern and Central U.S. Report 19 - Released on May 13, 2021 CENTRAL: Low/medium heat nonfat dry milk (NDM) prices moved up on the bottom of the range, while the mostly series expanded. Spot market activity was slower than last week, but still active, as last week was notably busy. Mexican importing remains a bullish presence, as drought situations there are historically bad and hindering milk production. Domestic demand is noted as firm. Production is active and inventory reports range. Some expect as flush milk output may be near its plateau, both domestic and international buyers will continue to stock up. High heat trading was quieter on very limited availability. High heat NDM prices shifted higher on the bottom of the range, while moving lower on the top. Near term NDM market tones are uncertain, with more bullish indicators than the other. EAST: Low/medium heat nonfat dry milk (NDM) trading was steadily active in the Eastern region. Trading within the East was mostly in the low $1.30s this week, as the Central/East price range increased on the bottom and expanded on the mostly series. Production is active, but availability is limited due to export buying. That said, domestic demand has slowed as market prices have continued to increase week after week. Contacts say high heat NDM is very tight, but demand is also somewhat quiet. The high heat NDM price range contracted. NDM market tones are uncertain. 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: 1.2700 - 1.3600 Mostly Range - Low & Medium Heat; $/LB: 1.2900 - 1.3500 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: 1.4000 - 1.4900 Information for the period May 10 - 14, 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