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     Nonfat Dry Milk - Western U.S.

     Report 13 - Released on March 26, 2020

     In the West, low/medium heat nonfat dry milk prices are lower on the range and at the bottom
     of the mostly series. Production is unchanged from a week ago. Some manufacturers say that
     they would produce more if they could get additional labor. Many Mexican buyers have
     decreased their low/medium heat nonfat dry milk intakes because of the stronger value of the
     U.S. dollar. European sellers are offering more aggressive prices for their skim milk
     powder. According to industry contacts, there has been less stringency on U.S. trucking laws
     to ease shipment needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Containers and transportation costs are
     higher than usual in the West. Low/medium heat nonfat dry milk supplies are available to
     meet all needs. High heat nonfat dry milk prices are unchanged from a week ago. Purchasers’
     panic buying to meet spring baking needs have caused an increase in demands. High heat
     nonfat dry milk supplies are low and can barely meet current requests. Production continues
     to be irregular.
     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:                 .9400 - 1.1325
     Mostly Range - Low & Medium Heat; $/LB:                1.0000 - 1.1000


     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:                         1.1500 - 1.3000


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

     Published by:
     Dairy Market News - Madison, WI
     FLORENCE KONE-GONZALEZ, 608-422-8594
     Email: florence.konegonzalez@usda.gov

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