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…
12.20.2024
45z guidance fails to appear; government scrambles to pass spending bill
The US government spending bill failed twice in as many days. If a deal is not reached by midnight on Friday December 20, some federal services will...
12.20.2024
US animal fats and oils end week softer across the board ahead of holiday slowdown
Prices for US animal fats and oils ended the week on a lower note on Friday December 20, with most markets trending downward ahead of the upcoming holiday week,...
12.20.2024
December cattle on feed down on month, year
Most US animal protein prices were rangebound for the week, though in wider ranges due to the impending Christmas and New Year's holiday closures.
The only significant price...