Ruminant MBM trading was up out of Mo. River market this afternoon, $300 – 325. IL action was higher as well, $325 FOB. Porcine trading slid, topping out at $345 out of the Mo. River and Eastern IA/IL with action reported at $325 FOB Mo. River.
The USDA released monthly slaughter figures for July yesterday. Live cattle weights continue to run behind 2015 and 2016, but weights are up from May’s low of 1307. July slaughter was reported at 2,611,900 head,…
02.05.2025
Fats exports rise in 2024; DCO, ethanol production reach 2-month high
The US animal fats and oils markets were stable to higher on Wednesday February 5 as ongoing strength in the Chicago markets continued to ripple into nearby regions, lifting...
02.05.2025
Mixed inventory levels, overall unease impact meat and bonemeal trade
Unease and mixed tones were reported from market sources on Wednesday February 5 for US animal proteins, specifically meat and bonemeal (MBM).
A variety of factors — lessened...
02.05.2025
US weekly ethanol production hits 2-month high; stocks rebound
US weekly average ethanol production rose to a two-month high of 1.112 million barrels per day in the week to January 31, according to the US Energy Information Administration...