Pressure continued for the US hide market with prices rolling back around $1 for steers and $1+ for cow selections. The Jacobsen Hide Index closed Friday at $62, down $1.34 from a week ago and during the week packer HTS traded for $63 to $65, BBS $70 to $71 and HNS $71 to $72 FOB plant.
Slaughter took a big bump, increasing to 587,000 from 548,000 the previous week and 548,188 a year ago. The week’s slaughter exceeded expectations and…
12.27.2024
US RD, SAF supplies remain strong despite declining import volumes
US supplies of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) fell sharply in November but reached the highest November volume on record, according to data released on Thursday December 26 by the...
12.27.2024
Animal fats and oils end week steady amid holiday-limited trades
The US animal fats and oils markets held steady on Friday December 27, with limited trades persisting due to the holiday season.
Weekly averages were unchanged from the prior week...
12.27.2024
Relative prices of US meat and bonemeal rise amid depressed soybean meal market: 2024 recap
US animal protein prices were steady to lower on Friday December 27. Some participants reported distressed loads in the market late in the afternoon of Thursday December 26 and...