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MD DA751 Casein - National                                       

MADISON, WI.  February 04, 2010 (REPORT 5)                       

CASEIN - NATIONAL

Casein markets remain steady with prices unchanged, although the market 
undertone is mixed.  Suppliers and handlers continue to exercise caution with 
their commitments as the production season winds down in Oceania and soon to 
resume in Europe.  At this point, suppliers are meeting commitments.  The 
Oceania milk production season did not attained project highs, thus casein 
production is working from a milk base that is lower than projected.  In Europe, 
the new production season is soon to resume and casein producers remain 
optimistic about the upcoming season and, for the most part, indicate that 
production is scheduled to be in line with last year.                                                    
                                                                 
                                                                 
SPOT SALES AND UP TO 3 MONTH CONTRACTS.  PRICES ARE F.O.B.,      
U.S. WAREHOUSE FOR EDIBLE NONRESTRICTED AND VARY ACCORDING       
TO MESH SIZE AND QUALITY.                                        
                                                                 
RENNET:                         3.5000 - 4.2500                  
ACID:                           3.5000 - 4.2000

1100c steve Schneeberger  (608)250-3204