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     Nonfat Dry Milk - Western U.S.

     Report 32 - Released on August 12, 2021

     In the West, the prices for low/medium heat nonfat dry milk (NDM) held steady at the top of
     the range, while moving higher at the bottom. The low/medium heat NDM mostly price series
     shifted higher. Contacts report a slight uptick in interest for low/medium heat NDM in
     domestic markets. International demand is holding steady, with notable purchasing for export
     to Mexico. Warehouse inventories are, reportedly, building in the region as a shortage of
     truck drivers and limited available shipping supplies are causing delays. Loads of
     low/medium heat NDM are available for spot purchasing. Condensed skim milk is accessible for
     production, allowing drying operations to run busy schedules. Similar to low/medium heat,
     the price range for high heat NDM was unchanged at the bottom, while pushing higher at the
     top. High heat inventories are limited but are in balance with the limited demand present.
     Production of high heat NDM is steady, as drying operations continue to focus on the shorter
     drying times of 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:                 1.2100 - 1.3075
     Mostly Range - Low & Medium Heat; $/LB:                1.2400 - 1.2700


     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:                         1.3500 - 1.4425


     Information for the period August 9 - 13, 2021, issued weekly

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

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