Hog slaughter finished the week at an estimated 2.754 million, down from last week’s 2.79 but well over last year’s 2.528. Despite the increase in production, up 5 percent year to date, values have been strong through the month. Strong feed and pet food demand are adding strength to the market as is a stronger soybean meal market. Soybean meal prices are up an average of 11 percent for March relative to February, while Missouri…
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
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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...