MD_DA640 Nonfat Dry Milk - Western U.S. Report 21 - Released on May 25, 2023 Prices for low/medium heat nonfat dry milk (NDM) moved higher on the bottom end of the range, while the mostly price series was unchanged. Low/medium heat NDM domestic demand is steady. Loads are moving well through contract avenues, and available supplies are accommodating current spot market demand. Market tones hold relatively steady as bearish pressure continues for some other commodities. Some industry sources note purchasing activity is somewhat focused on near term need. Export demand is mixed, and stakeholders relay Mexican importers to be towards the quieter side this week. Milk output is strong to steady, and low/medium heat NDM production is steady. High heat NDM production is limited, as some manufacturers are reportedly running only low/medium heat NDM drying schedules. Some stakeholders note high heat NDM inventories as tight. High heat NDM demand is steady. High heat NDM prices moved lower on both ends of the range. Variable price indices contributed to the bottom end price movement of the range for high heat NDM. Prices for: Western U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra Grade & Grade A, Conventional, and Edible Nonfat Dry Milk Price Range - Low & Medium Heat; $/LB: 1.1200 - 1.2100 Mostly Range - Low & Medium Heat; $/LB: 1.1400 - 1.2000 Prices for: Western U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra Grade & Grade A, Conventional, and Edible Nonfat Dry Milk Price Range - High Heat; $/LB: 1.2500 - 1.4000 Information for the period May 22 - 26, 2023, issued weekly Published by: Dairy Market News - Madison, WI Andrew Mattheis, 608-422-8590 Email: andrew.mattheis@usda.gov Additional Dairy Market News Information: Dairy Market News (DMN) by Phone: (608)422-8602 DMN Website: https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/dairy DMN MARS (My Market News): https://mymarketnews.ams.usda.gov