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MD DA540 Dry Whey - West                                         

MADISON, WI.  May 16, 2013 (REPORT 20)                           

DRY WHEY - WEST                                                  
                                                                 
Western dry whey prices are unevenly steady.  Prices moved both 
higher and lower on the full range, while remaining steady for the 
mostly price series.  Cheese plants are operating at increased levels 
and subsequent whey stream supplies are up.  Production of dry sweet 
whey is in balance with current needs.  Manufacturers and brokers are 
reporting inventories are in balance in most cases.  An increase in 
demand for export product was noted, but price continues to be a 
major consideration in finalizing sales.  

NONHYGROSCOPIC:    .5500 - .6300   MOSTLY:    .5600 - .6050      

1100C Robert.Hunter@ams.usda.gov 608.278.4158