MD_DA350 Buttermilk - Eastern and Central U.S. Report 14 - Released on April 08, 2021 CENTRAL: Dry buttermilk powder prices are unchanged on moderate trading activities. Market participants note dry buttermilk supplies have shortened in the region with healthy buying demands. Some operations’ inventory levels are very limited at this time. Dry buttermilk production is fairly steady, although there are some uncertainties of available condensed buttermilk in the near future. The market tone is generally stable. EAST: Dry buttermilk prices are steady this week. Trading activities are fairly unchanged. Market tones are mostly steady, with limited supply/buying demands in good equilibrium. Some market participants are sourcing for buttermilk powder supplies for their immediate needs. Dry buttermilk production remains on shorter production schedules. The DMN monthly average of the range price series for Central and East dry buttermilk during March was $1.1113, compared to $1.0768 in February. Prices for: Eastern and Central U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Conventional, and Edible Buttermilk Price Range ; $/LB: 1.0900 - 1.1625 Information for the period April 5 - 9, 2021, issued weekly Published by: Dairy Market News - Madison, WI JESSICA MUELLER, 608-422-8589 Email: jessica.mueller@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