12.20.2024
45z guidance fails to appear; government scrambles to pass spending bill
The US government spending bill failed twice in as many days. If a deal is not reached by midnight on Friday December 20, some federal services will...
The US hide market has seen quite a price drop this week. However, there have been a few loads sold at a more typical price range. Big packer steer quotes included HNS from $27, BBS from $18 to $24, BS at $19.50, and CBS at $16 and HTS at $19.50 FOB plant.
Week-Ending Slaughter
The week’s estimated cattle slaughter was 676,000. The previous week’s kill was 660,293 and the…