MD_DA650 Nonfat Dry Milk - Eastern and Central U.S. Report 20 - Released on May 16, 2019 Central: Low/medium heat nonfat dry milk (NDM) prices saw a marked jump on the top of the range, and a slighter uptick on the top of the mostly price series. Even as prices shifted up on the spot market, trading was not as busy as some expected following a large dairy industry conference last week. Producers suggest recently produced inventories are scant, and brokers/buyers have passed along similar sentiment. As condensed skim supplies remain available, producers are attempting to add more drying in light of the improved market prices. Mexican buying remains a positive factor for the steady/bullish markets, as some block purchases were reportedly heading to the border from Midwestern producers. Interestingly, feed grade NDM purchases were reported, and even those trades are nearing the $1 mark. High heat NDM is tight, as per usual. As most high heat NDM production is contractually based, spot markets are slow and spot inventories are scarce. NDM market tones, although CME prices tapped on the brakes this week, are generally healthy. East: Low/medium heat nonfat dry milk market prices continue to heighten. Trading activities are currently quieter than last week. However, some market participants are willing to purchase spot loads at increased prices. Production schedules are fairly steady in the region. Inventories are available for contract needs, but a bit limited for spot requests. Market conditions are stable. High heat nonfat dry milk prices have increased on both sides of the price range. Drying time is irregular in manufacturers' operations. Supplies are tight and spot offers are limited. Buyers are paying for loads at increased prices this week. The market tone is firm. 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: 1.0000 - 1.1000 Mostly Range - Low & Medium Heat; $/LB: 1.0200 - 1.0600 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: 1.1450 - 1.2000 Information for the period May 13 - 17, 2019, issued weekly Published by: Dairy Market News - Madison, WI JESSICA MUELLER, 608-422-8589 Email: jessica.mueller@usda.gov 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/