The US hide market is being pushed closer and closer to mute with many of the people en route or already visiting customers ahead of the Hong Kong APLF. There was a modest amount of business done last week with prices mostly unchanged including packer BBS at $102 and HTS from $94 to $96 FOB plant. The Jacobsen Hide Index ended on Friday at $92.86 from $92.61 a week ago and the changes were insignificant for most selections including cows which…
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...