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     Buttermilk - Eastern and Central U.S.

     Report 41 - Released on October 12, 2023

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     Central: The Central dry buttermilk price series increased at both ends of the range.
     Contacts share that churning activity is relatively unchanged as cream availability remains
     tight. Flat churning activity has limited the amount of liquid buttermilk available for
     drying. Several dryer obstacles have also been reported. As a result of slim to little
     inventory growth, dry buttermilk inventories are tightening. Some off-spec loads are being
     sold below the reported price series.

     East: The East dry buttermilk price range increased at both ends this week. Contacts share
     that cream remains tight and that churning schedules are dependent on contracted loads of
     cream. Liquid buttermilk quantities available for drying are unchanged from recent weeks,
     and drying activity has been minimal. Inventories are tightening. Some feed customers share
     that they are able to obtain off-spec dry buttermilk at prices below the reported range.
     Prices for: Eastern and Central U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Conventional, and Edible
     Buttermilk
     Price Range ; $/LB:                                    .9500 - 1.0500


     Information for the period October 9 - 13, 2023, issued weekly

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     Dairy Market News - Madison, WI
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     Email: Isabel.McNeill@usda.gov

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