The meat and dairy industries are weighing their options in light of the impact of coronavirus on consumption. News that Tyson Foods is offering premiums to cattle feeders, shows that price is elastic and consumers despite the onset of the economic contraction will likely be willing to pay more. This situation will likely continue as the beef industry tries to refill meat cases. It also appears that distributers that generally fill orders directly to restaurants
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02.04.2025
Chicago, Gulf animal fats and oils markets strengthen despite ongoing uncertainty
The US animal fats and oils markets were stable to higher on Tuesday February 4, as Chicago market activity saw a notable uptick throughout the day.
Six railcars...
02.04.2025
Light trade volume leaves most US animal protein prices flat
Light trade volume was reported in the US animal proteins markets for Tuesday February 4.
Ruminant meat and bonemeal, Missouri River, was reported as steady from Monday February...
02.04.2025
December US soybean crush, corn consumption up month on month
US soybean crush above monthly, yearly levels
Soybeans crushed for crude oil totaled 218 million bushels in December 2024, up by 7% from November and by 4% from...