It was more of the same ol’ same ol’ for the US hide market last week with prices falling a dollar or two on steers and a dollar on cow selections. Popular packer steer selections including HNS sold from $68 to $69, BBS at $67, HTS $62 and BS at $60 FOB plant. The Jacobsen Hide Index closed on Friday down $1.21 from a week ago at $60.28. It remains difficult to estimate the volume of hides traded, but a few suppliers report they sold less than…
11.21.2024
Domestic US biodiesel blending helps lift October RFS RIN production
US domestic biodiesel blending of 147.5 million gallons in October produced a monthly high of 221.2 million renewable identification number (RIN) credits for January-October. This was 11.5% above September...
11.21.2024
CWG trades lower as broader animal fats markets hold steady
The US animal fats and oils markets held steady on Thursday November 21, with limited trading as attention shifted toward broader macroeconomic factors and...
11.21.2024
October commercial cattle, hog production above 2023
US animal protein prices were steady on Thursday November 21. Limited trade was reported from market sources due to the proximity of the extended Thanksgiving holiday weekend in the...