MD_DA560 Dry Whey - Eastern U.S. Report 46 - Released on November 18, 2021 The eastern region dry whey price range expanded this week amid limited trading. The top of the range shifted higher while the bottom held steady. Strong demand for dry whey is present in the region, though contacts report limited available inventories. Cheesemakers are running busy schedules as milk is available for cheese production. Dry whey production is steady, although some plant managers with the capacity to produce higher protein whey concentrates and permeate are focusing their schedules on these more lucrative products. Market participants continue to experience shipping delays due to a shortage of truck drivers and shipping supplies. Whey market undertones are firm. 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: .5700 - .6800 Information for the period November 15 - 19, 2021, 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