The US hide market has seen quite a price drop this week. However, there have been a few loads sold at a more typical price range. Big packer steer quotes included HNS from $34.50, BBS from $23 to $31, BS at $22, and CBS at $20 and HTS at $24 FOB plant.
Week-Ending Slaughter
The week’s estimated cattle slaughter was 647,000. The previous week’s kill was 628,287 and the corresponding…
02.21.2025
US animal fats and oils markets finish week strong; broader uncertainty persists
The US animal fats and oils markets ended Friday February 21 on a relatively quiet note, though broader market developments throughout the week have added ongoing uncertainty to the...
02.21.2025
Sausage casings bulletin, February 21, 2025
Runner market commentary
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02.21.2025
US weekly net soybean meal exports, sales retreat again
In the week to February 13, US net soybean meal and soybean cake sales and exports continued to decline but were above most analysts' estimates, data released by the...