USDA Central Dry Whey 02/12 11:10

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Dry Whey - Central U.S.

Released on February 12, 2026

The bottom of the Central region dry whey price range is unchanged, but prices 
moved lower at the top of the range and across the mostly price series this 
week. Domestic demand for dry whey is softening. Some contacts report steady 
demand for dry whey from preferred brands and for loads that meet certain end 
user specifications, but spot inventories for these loads are tight. Dry whey 
that doesn't meet these end user preferences is becoming more available and 
demand is lighter for these loads. Dry whey production is steady but remains 
limited as plant managers with the ability to produce higher whey protein 
concentrates remain focused on those products. Animal feed whey production is 
limited, and prices are unchanged this week. Contacts say the market for animal 
feed whey is quiet and demand is light.

Prices for: Central, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra & Grade A, Edible Dry Whey
Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.6 - 0.75
Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.67 - 0.71


Prices for: Central, All First Sales, F.O.B., N/A, Non-Edible Dry Whey
Price Range - Animal Feed - Milk Replacer; Dollars per Pound: 0.35 - 0.37


Information for the period February 9 - 13, 2026, issued weekly

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