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     Dry Whey - Central U.S.

     Report 48 - Released on November 29, 2018

     Dry whey prices slipped on the top of the range, while holding steady elsewhere. Although
     markets have not been bullish, Central contacts suggest locally produced loads are balanced
     to tight, and market slippages are due to Western supplies eclipsing demand in that area, as
     whey loads head east into the Midwest and elsewhere. Some buyers have relayed taking on
     annual contracts for 2019 at set index pricing, sans overages. Whey production has
     lightened, as a larger than expected number of cheesemakers have slowed production due to
     myriad reasons, from maintenance updates to bearish market shifts. Animal feed whey prices
     are unchanged on a slow trading week.
     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:                       .3000 - .3550


     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:                   .3600 - .5000
     Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; $/LB:                  .4400 - .4700


     Information for the period November 26 - 30, 2018, issued weekly

     Published by:
     Dairy Market News - Madison, WI
     ISRAEL WEBER, 608-422-8601
     Email: israel.weber@ams.usda.gov

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