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MD DA530 Dry Whey - Central                                      

MADISON, WI.  November 19, 2009 (REPORT 46)                      

DRY WHEY - CENTRAL                                               

Central dry whey prices are higher in the mostly price series.  Demand is mostly 
steady and supplies in the region are adequate to handle current contract 
commitments and offer some product to the spot market.  Interest from offshore 
buyers is active, and the somewhat limited availability of Western spot loads is 
helping Central prices ratchet up.  Regional milk supplies are allowing steady 
dry whey production in the region.  Prices on ANIMAL FEED DRY WHEY are higher, 
mimicking the edible whey market trend.  Some dry feed blenders indicate 
alternative sources of dairy proteins, such as farm milk and reclaimed milk 
products from Class I and II consumer goods, are lowering some buyers' needs for 
blended feed and offering some near term opportunities to decrease out of pocket 
costs associated with livestock raising.  Conversely, animal feed dry whey sales 
are steady, which many producers attribute to end users attempting to corral 
current prices versus unknown prices a few weeks in the future.   
                                                                 
F.O.B. CENTRAL:    .3350 - .3900   MOSTLY:    .3375 - .3550      
F.O.B. CENTRAL: ANIMAL FEED MILK REPLACER:    .2400 - .3625      

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