Last week the US hide market continued under pressure with some buyers testing the market with aggressive low bidding while some stood on the sidelines waiting to see what happens. The pressure was on suppliers to find a level that buyers would step forward and enter the market, especially considering large slaughter numbers coming for summer grilling season. Prices were mixed with trading generally around a dollar or so lower, but a few small…
02.04.2025
Chicago, Gulf animal fats and oils markets strengthen despite ongoing uncertainty
The US animal fats and oils markets were stable to higher on Tuesday February 4, as Chicago market activity saw a notable uptick throughout the day.
Six railcars...
02.04.2025
Light trade volume leaves most US animal protein prices flat
Light trade volume was reported in the US animal proteins markets for Tuesday February 4.
Ruminant meat and bonemeal, Missouri River, was reported as steady from Monday February...
02.04.2025
December US soybean crush, corn consumption up month on month
US soybean crush above monthly, yearly levels
Soybeans crushed for crude oil totaled 218 million bushels in December 2024, up by 7% from November and by 4% from...