Animal Proteins

Animal Proteins

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Trading was quiet to start the week with no action reported. 

Cattle slaughter closed out last week at an estimated 664,000 head, up nearly 4% from the same week in 2017 and 1.5% higher from the week prior. Kills are forecast at 683,900 head this week as packers push to get cattle through the slaughterhouses ahead of next week’s holiday interruption. After the holiday week, slaughter looks to continue at an aggressive pace,…

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11.14.2024

Cellulosic RINs fall 15% on EPA volume adjustment rule sent to OMB

Cellulosic RINs fall 15% on EPA volume adjustment rule sent to OMB

Renewable identification number (RIN) credit prices fell sharply on Wednesday November 13 due to speculation that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sent a volume adjustment notice to the US...

11.14.2024

DCO prices move lower as production levels hit record highs

DCO prices move lower as production levels hit record highs

Distiller’s corn oil (DCO) traded lower on Thursday November 14, in Manly, Iowa, and out of the FOB Wisconsin/Illinois regions amid declining prices in soybean oil futures.

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Prices for US animal proteins steady; September dog and cat food exports down

Prices for US animal proteins steady; September dog and cat food exports down

Most prices for US animal proteins were steady on Thursday November 14, with light volume reported to Fastmarkets from market sources. Feathermeal price ranges narrowed higher in several regions...

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