MD_DA530 Dry Whey - Central U.S. Report 15 - Released on April 15, 2021 Dry whey prices moved higher on the top of the range and on the mostly series this week. The entire whey complex continues its bullish push. Week after week, contacts continue to report recently unprecedented levels of tightness in the sweet whey powder market. Cheese production is busier, with generally available milk supplies. That said, as more processing is focused on high protein blends, such as WPC 80% and whey protein isolates, the lighter the availability on the dry whey and WPC 34% sides. Animal feed whey prices bumped up on the bottom of the range, but trading was generally lighter. Dry whey market tones remain resolutely bullish, with continued demand strength and tightness across the spectrum. Prices for: Central U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Conventional, and Non-Edible Dry Whey Price Range - Animal Feed; $/LB: .5200 - .5700 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: .5700 - .6700 Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; $/LB: .6050 - .6400 Information for the period April 12 - 16, 2021, 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