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     Dry Whey - Western U.S.

     Report 13 - Released on March 26, 2020

     Western whey prices are unchanged, except for the bottom of the price range moved lower in
     response to sales indexed off the weekly CME dry whey price. Industry contacts state that
     dry whey has been moving consistently through current contractual agreements and some spot
     sales. Demand is not spectacular, but has applied a steady pull on supplies. Inventories are
     generally adequate for near-term needs. Some select brands have tight supplies. Dry whey
     production is stable.


     Prices for: Western U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra Grade & Grade A, Conventional, and
     Edible Dry Whey
     Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; $/LB:                   .2700 - .4100
     Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; $/LB:                  .3500 - .3900


     Information for the period March 23 - 27, 2020, issued weekly

     Secondary Sourced Information:


     CME CLOSE
     The Extra Grade Dry Whey price at the CME Group on Wednesday closed at $.3300, compared to
     the weekly average price of $.3260 from last week.




     Published by:
     Dairy Market News - Madison, WI
     MIKE BANDLI, (608)422-8592
     Email: mike.bandli@usda.gov

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