Pressure continues for the US hide market with limited sales at steady to slightly lower levels as supplier’s try to keep high production levels moving. Slaughter is expected to continue strong for the near future with large placements of cattle from March through May bolstering supply of market ready cattle and packer enjoying a profitable run. Meanwhile improvements in leather demand for the Fall/Winter shoe seasons has not materialized yet…
02.04.2025
Chicago, Gulf animal fats and oils markets strengthen despite ongoing uncertainty
The US animal fats and oils markets were stable to higher on Tuesday February 4, as Chicago market activity saw a notable uptick throughout the day.
Six railcars...
02.04.2025
Light trade volume leaves most US animal protein prices flat
Light trade volume was reported in the US animal proteins markets for Tuesday February 4.
Ruminant meat and bonemeal, Missouri River, was reported as steady from Monday February...
02.04.2025
December US soybean crush, corn consumption up month on month
US soybean crush above monthly, yearly levels
Soybeans crushed for crude oil totaled 218 million bushels in December 2024, up by 7% from November and by 4% from...