MD_DA340 Buttermilk - Western U.S. Report 42 - Released on October 21, 2021 In the West, dry buttermilk powder prices moved higher across both ends of the range and the mostly price series. As market prices for nonfat dry milk and skim milk powder continue to rise, dry buttermilk powder prices are moving higher. Demand for buttermilk is unchanged in both domestic and international markets. Contacts note that inquiries for dry buttermilk powder from other regions, while present, have declined, this week. A fire at an Idaho production plant, last week, has caused some uncertainty in the market. Port congestion and a shortage of truck drivers are causing delays to loads, in the region. Industry stakeholders say that these issues are likely to continue through the end of the year as they expect an uptick in activity from other industries around the holidays. Spot availability is tighter than in previous weeks, but purchasers are still able to find loads to meet current market demands. Plant managers are focusing their production time on nonfat dry milk and skim milk powder, limiting available time for dry buttermilk. Prices for: Western U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Conventional, and Edible Buttermilk Price Range ; $/LB: 1.2700 - 1.3500 Mostly Range - ; $/LB: 1.2900 - 1.3150 Information for the period October 18 - 22, 2021, 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