Once again, it remains difficult to gauge the volume of business done by US hide suppliers this week, although several people indicated they did not do a week’s worth of production. Also, there are several rumors floating around that there were some big direct sales at discount prices. In general, prices were softer for most selections, trading a dollar or two below previous levels. This includes big packer HNS from $72 to $73, BBS from $70 to…
02.25.2025
Prices for US animal fats and oils hold steady amid pressure from outside markets
The US animal fats and oils markets held steady on Tuesday February 25, with limited new trades reported throughout the day.
Following an active trading week last week,...
02.25.2025
US weekly soybean, wheat export inspections increase; corn drops
Export inspections of US grains showed a decline for corn, but an increase for soybean and wheat in the week to Thursday February 20, according to USDA data released...
02.25.2025
US hide export shipments fall below weekly, yearly levels
US hide trading was relatively slow, with a reported trade on heavy native steers (HNS) at steady levels and a slight dip for butt branded steers (BBS). Market participants...