Hog Slaughter Forecasted for Seasonal Decline
Protein prices were steady this afternoon with the markets unchanged. Demand remains strong from the feed and pet food sectors.
Hog slaughter finished last week at an estimated 2.79 million head. If the 2.79 million head are realized as actual, it will be the third highest weekly production number on record. The weeks ending Dec 7 and Dec 21 of 2019 were the highest, with production over 2.8 million head. The Jacobsen…
12.24.2024
Animal fats, oils markets quiet amid Christmas holiday
The US animal fats and oils markets remained steady on Tuesday December 24, amid limited trading due to the Christmas holidays.
Market sources expected activity to remain subdued...
12.24.2024
US November broiler, turkey slaughter down year on year
US animal protein prices were steady on Tuesday December 24, with limited volumes reported to have been traded. With the proximity of the end-of-year holidays, most market participants are...
12.24.2024
US weekly soybean, wheat export inspections rise, corn falls
Weekly export inspections
Export inspections of US grains showed a decline for corn but an increase for soybean and wheat in the week to December 19, according to data...