MD_DA530 Dry Whey - Central U.S. Report 22 - Released on June 03, 2021 Central region dry whey prices were mixed this week. Some export bound loads traded at $.68, pushing the range higher. However, most reported purchases are exhibiting signs of some downward pressure, as the top of the mostly shifted slightly lower. There were a growing number of trades in the high $.50s, but the bulk of sales activity remains in the low/mid $.60s. Production is mixed. Milk discounts have been notable in recent weeks, as flush season is beginning to wane, with warming temperatures in the region. Cheese producers are generally busy with the ample milk, but there are some who are managing production schedules, as cheese demand is reported as volatile. Shifts in production to higher protein blends have given the sweet whey market a boost in recent months, though. The hi-pro market is reportedly still quite firm, as producers say they will seek out $5+ prices into the second half of 2021. Animal feed whey trading was slow this week, as reported prices were exclusively in the mid $.50s. Dry whey market undertones are quiet. The DMN monthly average of the mostly price series for Central dry whey during May was $.6438, compared to $.6209 in April. The monthly average of the range price series for Central animal feed whey during May was $.5613, compared to $.5469 in April. Prices for: Central U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Conventional, and Non-Edible Dry Whey Price Range - Animal Feed; $/LB: .5400 - .5600 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: .5800 - .6800 Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; $/LB: .6300 - .6450 Information for the period May 31 - June 4, 2021, issued weekly Secondary Sourced Information: The CME Group monthly average price for Extra Grade Whey during May was $.6395, compared to $.6605 in April. 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