MD_DA560 Dry Whey - Eastern U.S. Report 37 - Released on September 15, 2022 The price range for dry whey in the East contracted this week, as the bottom moved higher, and the top moved lower. Contacts report steady demand from purchasers in both domestic and international markets. Overall, dry whey inventories are available for purchasing. Some spot purchasers say specific brands of dry whey are more difficult to obtain, due to higher customer interest. Milk production is declining regionally, though cheesemakers continue to run busy schedules. Due to this, plenty of liquid whey is available for drying operations to run steady schedules. Labor and supply chain shortages are causing some plant managers to run below capacity. 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: .4350 - .5700 Information for the period September 12 - 16, 2022, 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