The US hide market this week is trying to build a base off of two weeks of good sales but still seeing plenty of low bids. Sentiment is from neutral to bearish with the aggressive low bids beginning to wear on some suppliers. Many people think that prices are attractive enough to prompt buyers back into the market as selections are now trading in or below historic trading ranges. However, leather demand—with the exception of auto…
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...