USDA NE & SE Nonfat Dry Milk 02/12 11:10

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Nonfat Dry Milk - East and Central U.S.

Released on February 12, 2026

The price range and mostly price series for low/medium heat nonfat dry milk 
(NDM) increased this week in the Central and East regions. Last week, the 
average daily cash call price for Grade A NDM was $1.5475, the highest weekly 
average since September 2022. Tight inventories are driving prices higher, and 
some spot purchasers say they are unable to find loads to meet their immediate 
needs. Domestic demand is steady, but contacts report higher prices are 
contributing to lighter export demand. Some stakeholders say interest from 
purchasers in Mexico is lighter this week, while others report steady demand. 
Demand for condensed skim milk from other dairy processors is up from a year 
ago, leaving less volume available for drying. Plant managers say they are 
running busy drying schedules, but they are outputting less low/medium heat NDM 
than they were this time last year. High heat NDM production is limited, as 
plant managers are focusing their drying schedules on low/medium heat NDM. High 
heat NDM prices increased this week across the range. Demand for high heat NDM 
is steady and inventories are tight.

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: 1.6 - 1.75


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: 1.41 - 1.65
Mostly Range - Low & Medium Heat; Dollars per Pound: 1.55 - 1.6


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

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