The US hide market showed more signs of stability last week with prices holding on much of the steer selections. Packer HTS traded for $60 to $63, BBS from $67 to $69 and HNS from $70 to $72 FOB plant. Several suppliers noted that there was a good amount of interest in steer hides and some reported doing a fair amount of business. Cow hides did not sell as strong as steers and northern brands traded from $37 to $40. There are mixed opinions if…
11.25.2024
Glycerin prices mostly stable even amid tightening kosher supplies
Glycerin prices were mostly stable on Monday November 25, with one source saying “market prices seem to be holding for now.”
Kosher glycerin supplies are “getting tighter,” according...
11.25.2024
Packer BFT, CWG trade higher; hog slaughter down week on week
Prices for packer-grade bleachable fancy tallow (BFT) moved higher on Monday November 25, in an otherwise quiet trade day ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Five cars of packer BFT traded...
11.25.2024
Cattle slaughter six-week average projection down for holiday season
Trading was generally quiet in the US animal protein market on Monday November 25, though price ranges adjusted slightly in typical pre-holiday fashion.
Price pressure on ruminant meat...