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…
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...