The US hide market is tracking steady to firm with top-tier steer prices slightly higher, plump cows trading steady and spready cows slightly lower. A few people are saying this week’s business is tracking behind last week, which from the export sales reports today was slightly above the year’s weekly average. While most China tanners are reluctant to chase prices higher, enough buyers, including domestic and traders, are boosting prices on a…
11.21.2024
Domestic US biodiesel blending helps lift October RFS RIN production
US domestic biodiesel blending of 147.5 million gallons in October produced a monthly high of 221.2 million renewable identification number (RIN) credits for January-October. This was 11.5% above September...
11.21.2024
CWG trades lower as broader animal fats markets hold steady
The US animal fats and oils markets held steady on Thursday November 21, with limited trading as attention shifted toward broader macroeconomic factors and...
11.21.2024
October commercial cattle, hog production above 2023
US animal protein prices were steady on Thursday November 21. Limited trade was reported from market sources due to the proximity of the extended Thanksgiving holiday weekend in the...