MD_DA530 Dry Whey - Central U.S. Report 27 - Released on July 01, 2020 Central region dry whey prices slipped, again, on the top of the range and bottom of the mostly series. Production has been active. Plentiful milk supplies and strong cheese demand have spurred many Class III processors to run at or close to full bore. Producers say offers in the mid to high $.30s are no longer garnering attention from end users. End users who can choose are opting for high protein blends, such as WPC 70% and 80%, as they say offers are aplenty. The entire whey complex has undoubtedly struggled during COVID-19, as gyms and brick and mortar supplement stores, have been closed or open on a limited basis. Animal feed whey prices remained the same. Animal feed whey is being offered out, but some customers say some off-grades are being offered out at food-grade prices. Dry whey market tones are questionable. Prices for: Central U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Conventional, and Non-Edible Dry Whey Price Range - Animal Feed; $/LB: .2700 - .2900 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: .2800 - .3700 Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; $/LB: .3125 - .3500 Information for the period June 29 - July 3, 2020, issued weekly Published by: Dairy Market News - Madison, WI ISRAEL WEBER, 608-422-8601 Email: israel.weber@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