MD_DA530 Dry Whey - Central U.S. Report 40 - Released on October 06, 2022 Dry whey prices moved lower at every facet excepting the bottom of the range, which shifted up a few cents. Contacts say current trading has found a "comfort zone" in the low $.40s. Producers remain hesitant about offering below the $.45 mark, but end users remain aware of the limited amounts of whey moving through export channels from processing plants both within the region and in the West. Recent hurdles regarding production seem to have been at least somewhat alleviated, as more milk is moving into Class III channels and some at discounts this week. Dry whey supplies are not overwhelming, but demand is subdued. Some end users who have stayed relatively sidelined in recent weeks/months say they will be more active on the market in coming weeks. Feed whey prices dropped to $.32 on the bottom of the range. Dry whey market tones are wavering or sideways. The DMN monthly average of the mostly price series for Central dry whey during September was $.4515, compared to $.4520 in August. The monthly average of the range price series for Central animal feed whey during September was $.3664, compared to $.3863 in August. Prices for: Central U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Conventional, and Non-Edible Dry Whey Price Range - Animal Feed; $/LB: .3200 - .3600 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: .4025 - .4700 Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; $/LB: .4300 - .4500 Information for the period October 3 - 7, 2022, issued weekly Secondary Sourced Information: The CME Group monthly average price for Extra Grade Whey during September was $.4564, compared to $.4504 in August. 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