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MD DA560 Dry Whey - Northeast                                        

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

DRY WHEY - NORTHEAST                                                 
                                                                     
Dry whey prices declined marginally this week in light trading.  Production 
of dry whey remains very active as seasonal milk production increases are 
adding to milk volumes going to cheese plants.  Most manufacturers' 
inventories are expanding.  Domestic demand for dry whey remains weak with 
some sellers struggling to clear supplies.  Export interest is slowing as a 
number of buyers have recently made purchases and expanded their 
inventories.  Numerous market participants are on the sidelines waiting for 
a clearer picture of the market.  Some resale activity was noted this week 
with pricing near the low end of the range.  The market undertone can best 
be described as unsettled.  

F.O.B. NORTHEAST:           EXTRA GRADE AND GRADE A:   .5450 - .6100 

1100C rick.whipp@ams.usda.gov