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     Dry Whey - Eastern U.S.

     Report 16 - Released on April 19, 2018

     Prices for Northeast dry whey remained steady. Although there are higher priced offers in
     the region, spot purchases are happening in the current range. Dry whey production is
     ongoing as cheese production is steady and strong in the Northeast. Overall, inventories are
     sufficient to meet demand. However, some manufacturers report that regular contract
     shipments are maintaining their stocks at balanced levels. The market undertone is generally
     steady. The CME Group price for dry whey on Wednesday closed at $0.3075, an increase of
     $0.0025 compared to the previous Wednesday.
     Prices for: Eastern U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra Grade & Grade A, Conventional, and
     Edible Dry Whey
     Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; $/LB:                   .2500 - .2900


     Information for the period April 16 - 20, 2018, issued weekly

     Published by:
     Dairy Market News - Madison, WI
     JESSICA MUELLER, 608-422-8589
     Email: Jessica.Mueller@ams.usda.gov

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