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     Dry Whey - Central U.S.

     Report 38 - Released on September 19, 2019

     The Central region dry whey price range expanded, however the mostly series shifted higher
     on the bottom. Spot trading is showing signs of catching up with market price inclines, but
     has yet to do that. Buyers report there are loads out there if you look, and some say they
     are still taking on loads in the lower/mid $.30s and occasionally an interchangeable load in
     the high $20s. That said, producers suggest milk availability, or lack thereof, is causing
     firmness. Cheese producers have reported for multiple weeks that spot milk offers are few
     and far between, and they are mostly at a premium. Dry whey market tones are currently on a
     bullish ride, but some contacts expect market bears to turn up before long. As more
     countries/trading partners report cases of African swine flu, market conditions are facing
     some questionable conditions. Additionally, high protein market weakness is reportedly
     putting more production time into sweet whey powder drying. Animal feed whey markets
     remained steady and quiet, along with prices.
     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:                       .2400 - .2700


     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:                   .2700 - .4000
     Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; $/LB:                  .3400 - .3800


     Information for the period September 16 - 20, 2019, issued weekly

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

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