MD_DA560 Dry Whey - Eastern U.S. Report 19 - Released on May 12, 2022 Market participants say milk intakes are still strong at cheesemaking plants. Active manufacturing schedules are yielding hearty cheese outputs and abundant liquid whey streams. Some dairy processors are operating at reduced capacity due to supply chain issues and staffing shortages. However, production of dry whey is said to be generally steady. Inventories in the region are stable to growing, and supplies are available to fulfill spot and contract needs. Domestic dry whey demand is level while export interest remains weaker. Prices inched lower in the East this week. On the CME, dry whey prices dipped down Tuesday but held firm Wednesday. 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: .6050 - .7500 Information for the period May 9 - 13, 2022, issued weekly Published by: Dairy Market News - Madison, WI CHELSEA ROCHELLE, 608-422-8594 Email: Chelsea.Rochelle@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