Animal Fats

Animal Fats

Hog Slaughter Forecast to Drop Steadily Through April

Four cars of packer BFT traded lower this afternoon. Overall the market was fairly quiet with buyers and selleres continuing to digest the constant stream of news related to COVID-19. 

Hog slaughter finished last week at an estimated 2.75 million head, up 9 percent from a year ago levels. The slaughter is forecast to trend lower over the next six weeks, projected…

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04.18.2024

Total RFS blending falls in March, domestic biodiesel blending increases

Total RFS blending falls in March, domestic biodiesel blending increases

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported 1.66 billion gallons of renewable fuel blended within the nation’s transportation fuel pool during March. Blending was six percent below February and...

04.18.2024

EU UCO premium to US continues to grow

EU UCO premium to US continues to grow

The US animal fats and oils market was mostly quiet on Thursday April 18, with a handful of price changes reported. Choice white grease (CWG) into the Missouri River...

04.18.2024

Ruminant meat and bonemeal price pressure in most regions

Ruminant meat and bonemeal price pressure in most regions

Price pressure was reported on several regions for meat and bone meal, ruminant and porcine items. Market sources said buyer pushback and light demand, with exception to the pet...

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