United States cattle slaughter finished last week at an estimated 626,000 head, the lowest weekly estimate since the week ending Feb 22nd of this year. Production is forecast to increase this week to 635,000 and accelerating higher after the holiday break. Slaughter over the next six weeks is forecast at an average of 658,300 per week, which is up 1.8 percent from the prior six week average and up 0.7 percent from last…
01.23.2025
Chicago animal fats and oils market trades higher on strong demand, tight supply
Four cars of packer-grade bleachable fancy tallow (BFT) traded at 49 cents per lb Chicago on Thursday January 23, while four cars of choice white grease (CWG) traded at...
01.23.2025
Winter weather impacts poultry production; December cattle, hog slaughter under prior year
Sources continued to report limited trade for US animal proteins on Thursday January 23, leaving most prices flat day on day.
The only product under negative price pressure...
01.23.2025
Brazil’s tallow export prices climb, domestic bid-offer gap widens
Prices for exported Brazilian tallow rose by $20 per tonne in the week to Thursday January 23, as stronger demand from US importers led suppliers to prefer export sales...