The US hide prices dropped around a dollar and up to two dollars on some selections last week as buyers remained disciplined and continued pushing for lower prices. With lighter weights becoming more plentiful, an increased number of heifers were traded with packer HBH quoted from $52 to $53.50 and HNH from $54 to $56 FOB plant. Big packer HNS traded from $72 to $73, BBS from $69 to $70 and HTS at $66 with some down two dollars from previous…
11.22.2024
Biodiesel margins rise, but window of opportunity limited
Biodiesel margins continued to rise during the week to Friday November 22. The bean oil/heating oil (BOHO) spread boosted margins by falling to its lowest level since August 27.
11.22.2024
Gulf prices average higher despite weeklong declines in SBO
For the week ended Friday November 22, packer bleachable fancy tallow (BFT) remained unchanged from the previous week’s average, while Gulf Coast-delivered tallow rose 2.7%, primarily...
11.22.2024
Bloodmeal largest price mover week on week; November cattle on feed higher
US animal protein prices were mixed to mostly higher for the week to Friday November 22, with only meat and bonemeal showing a slight price reduction due to tighter...