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MD DA340 Dry Buttermilk - West                             

MADISON, WI.  November 05, 2009 (REPORT 44)                 

DRY BUTTERMILK - WEST                                       

Western dry buttermilk prices continue to trend higher and reflect 
the impact of increasing NDM prices.  The market tone is firm.  
Buyer demand is fair for the current light offerings.  There are 
limited spot loads being offered with most activity occurring on 
contracts.  Drying is steady to lighter as butter production is in 
full gear ahead of the holidays yet sales of condensed are taking 
place.  Stocks are light.  Buttermilk powder production in 
September 2009 for the U.S. totals 5.3 million pounds, down 1.7% 
from last year.  Buttermilk stocks at the end of September are 4.0 
million pounds, down 62.2% from last year and 19.5% lower than 
last month.  
                                                            
F.O.B. WEST: 1.1500 - 1.3000   MOSTLY:  1.1500 - 1.2500     

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