The holidays provided a couple of trade-less weeks in the spot market with no new prices reported today. Sources have commented that they expect the quiet to continue for the next couple of weeks ahead of the Chinese New Year. The market remains mixed, as it always is, but there does seem to be some strength out there. A weaker European and Chinese economy, improved hog kills in the States may cool a run up, but the production from early…
12.24.2024
Animal fats, oils markets quiet amid Christmas holiday
The US animal fats and oils markets remained steady on Tuesday December 24, amid limited trading due to the Christmas holidays.
Market sources expected activity to remain subdued...
12.24.2024
US November broiler, turkey slaughter down year on year
US animal protein prices were steady on Tuesday December 24, with limited volumes reported to have been traded. With the proximity of the end-of-year holidays, most market participants are...
12.24.2024
US weekly soybean, wheat export inspections rise, corn falls
Weekly export inspections
Export inspections of US grains showed a decline for corn but an increase for soybean and wheat in the week to December 19, according to data...