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MD DA340 Dry Buttermilk - West                             

MADISON, WI.  February 04, 2010 (REPORT 5)                  

DRY BUTTERMILK - WEST                                       
 
Western dry buttermilk prices moved sharply lower and the 
market tone is weak.  Pricing adjustments were made to 
reflect lower spot and index pricing levels.  Buying 
interest has declined as buyers became more reluctant to 
make purchases.  Offerings have increased from producers 
as output levels are strong to process heavy volumes from 
the butter production side.  Dryer times are available to 
handle buttermilk solids.  Stock levels are moderate to 
heavy.  Buttermilk powder production in December 2009 for 
the U.S. totals 8.7 million pounds, up 39.0% from last 
year.  Buttermilk stocks at the end of December are 10.3 
million pounds, up 3.4% from last year and 95.9% higher 
than last month.  
                                                           
F.O.B. WEST: .9500 - 1.1550   MOSTLY:  .9800 - 1.0800       

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