Market Activity

Feather meal prices in MN took a tumble over the weekend and today with a range seen of $475 – 490. Cheaper material in the Mid South market is making its way up north and pushing local prices down. 

Hog slaughter finished last week at an estimated 2.459 million head, up 5.1% compared to the same week in 2017 and up 5.4% from the week prior. Kills look to remain very strong through September with the non-holiday weeks forecast at an average of 2.474…