Animal Fats

Animal Fats

Market Activity

Three cars of CWG traded at $0.2750 Chicago today and there was a bid for packer material out at $0.2950 Chicago for April shipment. Trading elsewhere was very quiet with many getting caught up after the holiday weekend.

Weekly Review

The market again was fairly flat last week. Yellow grease trading was down by 6/100th of a cent compared to the prior week’s average. Trading into the Gulf was lower by a full penny, which…

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02.03.2025

US animal fats steady amid trade uncertainties; hog slaughter down slightly on week

US animal fats steady amid trade uncertainties; hog slaughter down slightly on week

The US animal fats and oils markets were relatively quiet on Monday February 3, as sources said the market was still absorbing news of new US tariffs and expected...

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Bi-annual USDA cattle report indicates slowed cattle herd growth

Bi-annual USDA cattle report indicates slowed cattle herd growth

This continued reduction in total head counts, led by a 0.53% (149,500 head) year-on-year reduction in beef cows, continues to indicate restricted herd growth. Currently, the beef herd is...

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Central Illinois weekly soybean, soyoil, soymeal prices fall

Central Illinois weekly soybean, soyoil, soymeal prices fall

In the week to Friday January 31, the soybean crush margin in Central Illinois decreased by 4% week on week and by 5% year on year, according to the...

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