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…
01.09.2025
Additional 45z guidance expected on January 10
Information addressing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is expected to be released on Friday January 10, according to several sources speaking with...
01.09.2025
Prices for US animal fats and oils unchanged; market tightness persists
The US animal fats and oils markets were unchanged on Thursday January 9, as trade slowed following an active start to the week.
Participants continued to report stable pricing in...
01.09.2025
Averted ILA port strike eases animal protein market tension; November dog, cat food exports rise
US animal protein prices were steady on Thursday January 9. With the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) port strike avoided, sources expect unease to diminish to a degree. However, trade...