MD_DA650 Nonfat Dry Milk - Eastern and Central U.S. Report 12 - Released on March 23, 2023 Central: Low/medium heat nonfat dry milk (NDM) prices shifted lower across the range and mostly series. Regional and import buyers are aware of the widely available amounts of condensed milk being reported week in week out. Production is, therefore, regular and consistent. Dryers suggest offers of condensed skim are flowing in, and pricing is favorable for ample production. End users who can interchange protein uses are finding high protein whey protein concentrates at a value, therefore market sentiment is somewhat bearish. High heat NDM prices slipped on the top of the range, during a slow trading week. East: Eastern low/medium heat nonfat dry milk (NDM) prices slipped lower this week. Spot market activity was somewhat quiet, as customer interests have ebbed in recent weeks. Inventories are far from tight, and domestic end users are aware of that. In the East, though, contacts continue to point out disruptions at the plant level, as milk handlers offer plentiful condensed skim volumes. High heat NDM prices slipped on the top end of the range, although trading is and has been somewhat quiet for most of March. NDM market sentiment is somewhat bearish, as prices continue to move closer to a potential basement. Prices for: Eastern and Central U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra Grade & Grade A, Conventional, and Edible Nonfat Dry Milk Price Range - Low & Medium Heat; $/LB: 1.1500 - 1.2300 Mostly Range - Low & Medium Heat; $/LB: 1.1700 - 1.2100 Prices for: Eastern and Central U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra Grade & Grade A, Conventional, and Edible Nonfat Dry Milk Price Range - High Heat; $/LB: 1.3100 - 1.3700 Information for the period March 20 - 24, 2023, issued weekly Published by: Dairy Market News - Madison, WI ISRAEL WEBER, 608-422-8601 Email: israel.weber@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