USDA NE & SE Nonfat Dry Milk 02/05 13:20

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Nonfat Dry Milk - East and Central U.S.

Released on February 05, 2026

Prices for low/medium heat nonfat dry milk (NDM) increased across the range and 
mostly price series in the Central and East regions this week. The CME daily 
cash call price for Grade A NDM increased to $1.60 today, the highest daily 
price since August 2022. Contacts say tight inventories are the primary factor 
driving prices higher, as some manufacturers have limited or no spot loads 
available in the near term. Domestic demand for low/medium heat NDM is steady. 
Interest from purchasers in Mexico is strong, but some exporters say higher 
prices are negatively impacting demand from purchasers in other countries. 
Plant managers who reported downtime due to last week's winter storm report 
they are running busy schedules this week. Low/medium heat NDM production is up 
week-to-week, but contacts say output is down from this time last year, due to 
increased demand for condensed skim milk for use by other dairy processors. 
High heat NDM prices increased across the range this week, following low/medium 
heat. Drying schedules remain focused on low/medium heat NDM, keeping high heat 
production limited. Spot inventories are tight and demand is steady.

Prices for: Central/East US, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra & Grade A, Edible 
Nonfat Dry Milk
Price Range - High Heat; Dollars per Pound: 1.5 - 1.68


Prices for: Central/East US, All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra & Grade A, Edible 
Nonfat Dry Milk
Price Range - Low & Medium Heat; Dollars per Pound: 1.35 - 1.63
Mostly Range - Low & Medium Heat; Dollars per Pound: 1.5 - 1.55


Information for the period February 2 - 6, 2026, issued weekly

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