MD_DA530 Dry Whey - Central U.S. Report 2 - Released on January 10, 2019 Dry whey, like most powder markets in the region saw higher prices this week. After some time off, both buyers and sellers reported a higher amount of offers and bids. Although prices firmed, some end users suggest they are in a comfortable place regarding inventories and plan to wait out current market bullishness, which they expect to be short-term. Other contacts have a more long-term bullish outlook, pointing to multiple Midwestern drying facilities either closed on temporary or permanent bases in 2018 and into this year. Animal feed whey prices are unchanged, as contacts report offers/bids remain quiet. Generally, whey markets are still quieter than other powders, and tones are mixed. The DMN monthly average of the mostly price series for Central dry whey during December was $0.4550, unchanged from November. The monthly average of the range price series for Central animal feed whey during December was $0.3275, compared to $0.3263 in November. 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 - .3550 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: .3800 - .5500 Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; $/LB: .4400 - .5000 Information for the period January 7 - 11, 2019, issued weekly Secondary Sourced Information: The CME Group monthly average price for Extra Grade Whey during December was $0.4595, compared to $0.4331 in November. Published by: Dairy Market News - Madison, WI ISRAEL WEBER, 608-422-8601 Email: israel.weber@ams.usda.gov Additional Dairy Market News Information: Dairy Market News (DMN) by Phone: (608)422-8602 DMN Website: http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/dairy DMN Database Portal: http://www.marketnews.usda.gov/mnp/da-home