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MD DA751 Casein - National                                       

MADISON, WI.  February 09, 2012 (REPORT 6)                       

CASEIN - NATIONAL

Casein markets and prices are generally steady.  A very sharp reverse in 
weather patterns is being reported in Eastern and Western Europe, thus 
the cold/winter conditions will potentially have a negative impact on 
early season milk production development.  Up to this time, milk 
production was reported to be steadily increasing in Western regions 
which encouraged manufacturing facilities to enhance operating schedules.  
Although still limited, casein output was also on the increase, but this 
cold snap could greatly slow the milk flow through those operations.  
Milk producers and handlers remain optimistic about the upcoming 
production season, but are stating that current conditions could have a 
lasting negative impact on the entire production season.  In the Oceania 
region, casein output continues to edge lower as milk volumes decline 
seasonally.  Casein producers and handlers are indicating that the 
current casein season has been as projected and also indicate that late 
season casein milk volumes are welcomed.                                                  
                                                                 
                                                                 
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:                         4.6000 - 4.9000                  
ACID:                           4.8200 - 5.1000

1100c steve Schneeberger  (608)278-4154