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…
12.12.2024
California LCFS credit volumes rise, prices fall week on week
California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) credit volumes were up sharply while the average credit price declined in the week ended Sunday December 8, figures released on Wednesday December...
12.12.2024
Grease prices continue to soften while Gulf UCO trades stable to higher
The US animal fats and oils markets continued to show mixed dynamics on Thursday December 12, with tallow markets remaining notably quiet while grease prices continued to soften across...
12.12.2024
Looming port strike adds negative price risk to animal protein markets: sources
Negative sentiment continued to hang over the meat and bone meal (MBM) markets on Thursday December 12, although trading reports were limited throughout the day.
Much of the...