MD_DA530 Dry Whey - Central U.S. Report 3 - Released on January 17, 2019 The Central dry whey spot trading market is dividing into two segments. On the high end, brand specific trades are pushing over the $.50 mark. On the lower end, Chinese exporting slumps have increased regional offers/purchases. Those purchases start in the high $.30s into the low/mid $.40s. All said, the divergence has kept most prices static. Dry whey production is slowing from the uptick in holiday-level milk intakes, but whey inventories remain available for end users in the region. Animal feed whey inventories are reportedly tight, and those prices are increasing. Animal feed whey spot activity picked up somewhat this week. Dry whey market tones are uncertain. Prices for: Central U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra Grade & Grade A, Conventional, and Edible Dry Whey Price Range - Animal Feed; $/LB: .3600 - .4300 Prices for: Central U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra Grade & Grade A, Conventional, and Edible Dry Whey Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; $/LB: .3700 - .5200 Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; $/LB: .4400 - .5000 Information for the period January 14 - 18, 2019, issued weekly Published by: Dairy Market News - Madison, WI ISRAEL WEBER, 608-422-8601 Email: israel.weber@ams.usda.gov Additional Dairy Market News Information: Dairy Market News (DMN) by Phone: (608)422-8602 DMN Website: http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/dairy DMN Database Portal: http://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/da-home