Soybean Crush Central Illinois
The soybean crush margin edged lower this week, after treading water the week prior. Margin values have decreased, or held steady, in 8 out of the last 9 weeks and at an estimated 9.77 per bushel, they remain at their lowest level since December 22, 2016. Soybean meal prices fell 3%, which, given…
02.07.2025
Sausage casings bulletin, February 7, 2025
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02.07.2025
US grain futures plunge ahead of weekend
Chicago Mercantile Exchange grain prices fell on Friday, with the March soybean futures contract decreasing by 11 cents per bushel to settle at $10.49 per bu and March soymeal...
02.07.2025
US weekly cattle slaughter falls 1% to 593,858 head; YTD down 3%
The US hide market was relatively slow to close the week on Friday February 7. Market sources indicated that trading was flat, though there were trades reported on Colorado...