Market Activity

Trading in the protein market was quiet this afternoon with no changes reported.

Cattle Slaughter Outlook

Cattle slaughter slowed last week with an estimated 572,000 head processed, down 0.4% compared to 2017. Kills are forecast to pick up this week to an estimated 615,000 head. Slaughter rate is projected to run at this elevate rate, topping out at 642,000 head on the week ending March 23 before slowing down to close out March and…