MD_DA530 Dry Whey - Central U.S. Report 9 - Released on February 27, 2020 Dry whey prices slipped on most facets this week. Most dairy commodity markets are taking a hit this week, but contacts suggest bears are not as they seem. They say although coronavirus is playing a part in the psychology of the markets, milk supplies, both regionally and in the coastal regions, are simply flush. Spot milk prices in the Midwest are finding lows, when compared to recent years. Cheese production, although being checked by some cheese plant managers, is trending higher with the unseasonably high milk availability. Animal feed whey prices are unchanged. Trading was quiet on animal feed markets. End users, on both food and non-edible grades, are in the driver's seat right now. Prices for: Central U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Conventional, and Non-Edible Dry Whey Price Range - Animal Feed; $/LB: .2900 - .3200 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: .3000 - .3900 Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; $/LB: .3475 - .3700 Information for the period February 24 - 28, 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