The hide market was unchanged last week with steers steady and cows firm with activity mixed depending on source and destination from average to good. The Jacobsen Hide Index representing the steer and heifer prices, closed on Friday at $64.93 from $64.81 a week ago. Producers remain firm with early offers asking $2 or $3 above last week’s selling prices. There is a little more optimism about leather orders after the CNY holiday, but so far…
11.15.2024
October soybean crush reaches all-time monthly high; biofuel demand limits rise in soybean oil stocks
The National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) reported the October soybean crush at a record monthly high of 199.9592 million bushels, eclipsing the previous record of 196.406 million bushels set...
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UCO 2025 market clouded by China’s cancellation of export rebate
China will cancel its current 13% export tax rebate for used cooking oil (UCO), a key biofuel feedstock, effective December 1, the country’s Ministry of Finance and the State...
11.15.2024
US animal protein prices steady to firmer week on week; SBM under pressure
The US animal proteins market was steady to higher in the week to Friday November 15. Even with decreases in Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean meal futures, prices...