MD_DA560 Dry Whey - Eastern U.S. Report 8 - Released on February 25, 2021 East dry whey prices shifted higher this week. Several market participants are purchasing weekly spot loads from manufacturers. Firming spot prices in other regions of the country are somewhat supporting prices in the East. There are reports export demands are stable. On various market exchanges, spot prices are ranging around the mid $0.50s. Cheese production remains healthy, as whey dryers are running at active rates. Dry whey inventories are currently available for spot and contract demands. The dry whey market displays a bullish tone. Prices for: Eastern U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra Grade & Grade A, Conventional, and Edible Dry Whey Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; $/LB: .5000 - .5600 Information for the period February 22 - 26, 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