Organic chicken head slaughter is on the rise as poultry producers are stepping up their production. According to the Chairman of Perdue, production facilities have been increased to include an additional day and multiple shifts each day. Organic chicken weight slaughtered increased in the 3rd week of March rising back up to nearly 9-million pounds. The first 3-weeks in March saw the largest average weight slaughtered since October 2019, which is a seasonal higher…
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October soybean crush reaches all-time monthly high; biofuel demand limits rise in soybean oil stocks
The National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) reported the October soybean crush at a record monthly high of 199.9592 million bushels, eclipsing the previous record of 196.406 million bushels set...
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UCO 2025 market clouded by China’s cancellation of export rebate
China will cancel its current 13% export tax rebate for used cooking oil (UCO), a key biofuel feedstock, effective December 1, the country’s Ministry of Finance and the State...
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US animal protein prices steady to firmer week on week; SBM under pressure
The US animal proteins market was steady to higher in the week to Friday November 15. Even with decreases in Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean meal futures, prices...