Production in the United States continues to decline, as rigs come off line. The Baker Hughes rig count has been declining for most of 2016, showing the rigs continue to come off line, as high risk producers curtail their production business. High debt and leverage have placed many producers of oil at risk, but the recent surge in prices could give many of these exploration companies a reprieve. It…
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...