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     Nonfat Dry Milk - Western U.S.

     Report 34 - Released on August 26, 2021

     Low/medium heat nonfat dry milk (NDM) prices held steady at the top of the range, while
     falling by $0.01 at the bottom, in the West. The mostly price series saw similar movement,
     with the bottom of the series slipping $0.005 lower this week. Demand for low/medium heat
     NDM has held steady across both domestic and international markets. Contacts report steady
     demand for export to Mexico. A shortage of truck drivers and limited available shipping
     supplies continue to cause delays to loads, throughout the region. Inventories of low/medium
     heat NDM are available for spot purchasing. Production of low/medium heat NDM is,
     reportedly, lighter this week. Milk production is declining, seasonally. Labor shortages are
     causing some plant managers to run lighter production schedules. The top of the high heat
     NDM price range is unchanged, while the bottom fell by $0.015. High heat inventories, while
     limited, are in balance with current market demands. Production of high heat NDM is
     restricted, as plant managers focus on low/medium heat.
     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:                 1.2000 - 1.3075
     Mostly Range - Low & Medium Heat; $/LB:                1.2350 - 1.2650


     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:                         1.3425 - 1.4425


     Information for the period August 23 - 27, 2021, issued weekly

     Published by:
     Dairy Market News - Madison, WI
     ROMAN CARAMAN, 608-422-8593
     Email: roman.caraman@usda.gov

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