MD_DA530 Dry Whey - Central U.S. Report 8 - Released on February 21, 2019 Dry whey prices shifted lower on the bottom of the mostly price series, while remaining steady elsewhere. Dry whey markets continue in two different directions. Some buyers are finding deals in the upper $.30s, while reported prices near $.50 remain in the picture. Producers have suggested inventories continue to flow through contracts, while spot availability is tight. End users have reported there are fewer offers being made this week. That said, markets have wavered nationally and slower exports are affecting the markets bearishly. Feed whey trading was slow this week, as prices went unchanged. 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 - .3800 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 - .4900 Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; $/LB: .3800 - .4800 Information for the period February 18 - 22, 2019, issued weekly Published by: Dairy Market News - Madison, WI ISRAEL WEBER, 608-422-8601 Email: israel.weber@ams.usda.gov Dairy Market News (DMN) by Phone: (608)422-8602 DMN Website: https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/dairy DMN MARS (MyMarketNews): https://mymarketnews.ams.usda.gov/ DMN Database Portal: https://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/da-home