USDA NE & SE Nonfat Dry Milk 02/26 13:40

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Nonfat Dry Milk - East and Central U.S.

Released on February 26, 2026

In the Central and East regions, prices for low/medium heat nonfat dry milk 
(NDM) increased across the price range and mostly price series this week. 
Domestic demand is softening somewhat. Processors say they continue to get 
requests from market participants looking for loads, but fewer purchasers are 
reaching out for loads this week. Export interest is steady to lighter as 
contacts report a decline in demand from purchasers in Mexico. Spot purchasers 
are willing to pay current prices to obtain loads, as inventories remain very 
tight. Some purchasers are only securing loads to meet their immediate needs, 
anticipating spring flush will lead to more production and increased 
availability. Production is steady to stronger, but other dairy processors 
continue to pull on supplies of condensed skim milk, limiting plant managers' 
ability to run full schedules. Prices for high heat NDM pushed higher this 
week. Drying schedules remain focused on low/medium heat NDM, limiting high 
heat production. Demand for high heat NDM is steady and spot 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: 1.66 - 1.79


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: 1.55 - 1.75
Mostly Range - Low & Medium Heat; Dollars per Pound: 1.6 - 1.65


Information for the period February 23 - 27, 2026, issued weekly

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