MD_DA530

     Dry Whey - Central U.S.

     Report 51 - Released on December 20, 2018

     Dry whey prices are unchanged. Some brand specific purchases kept the range above $.50,
     while some export spot trades are holding down the low end. Dry whey market tones have begun
     to trend toward the positive, yet some Midwestern buyers suggest they are booked and do not
     expect a long-term bullish trend. On the other side, lighter autumnal whey production and
     stronger higher protein powder markets have some suggesting the trend may not be short-
     lived. Although fall cheese/whey production was slower than expected, some producers report
     increasing their workloads these final weeks of the year. Availability is mixed, with some
     contacts suggesting Q1 tightness. Animal feed whey prices are unchanged on a light trading
     week.
     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 - .5100
     Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; $/LB:                  .4400 - .4700


     Information for the period December 17 - 21, 2018, issued weekly

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

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