USDA Central Dry Whey 06/04 13:40

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Dry Whey - Central U.S.

Released on June 04, 2026

Prices for dry whey increased at the bottoms of both the range and mostly price 
series in the Central region, but the tops are unchanged. Demand for dry whey 
is unchanged. Contacts say spot interest is strong for some brands, and spot 
loads of these brands are difficult to find. Spot loads from other brands, with 
lighter demand, are readily available. Cheesemakers are running busy schedules, 
but higher whey protein concentrates continue to take priority at plants in the 
region. This is limiting dry whey production somewhat, though contacts report 
output is up week-to-week. Animal feed whey prices are unchanged. Contacts say 
very few plants are making animal feed whey, which is contributing to tight 
inventories, despite limited demand.

Prices for: Central, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra & Grade A, Edible Dry Whey
Price Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.6 - 0.71
Mostly Range - Non-Hygroscopic; Dollars per Pound: 0.61 - 0.68


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 - 0.38


Information for the period June 1 - 5, 2026, issued weekly

Secondary Sourced Information:

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