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Hog Slaughter Forecast to Slowdown After Record High Run

Pork production is expected to slow through April and into May with hog slaughter forecast lower over the next six weeks. Slaughter is forecast at an average of 2.479 million head per week through the week ending May 16th. The per week average is down 7.6 percent from the prior six week average, but up 5 percent relative to year ago levels. Slaughter this week is projected at 2.625 million head and is forecast to…

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02.24.2025

CVR Energy postpones SAF, additional RD capacity plans

CVR Energy postpones SAF, additional RD capacity plans

CVR Energy is running its one RD plant at 5,000 barrels per day, or 76 million gallons per year, for now, until the company sees final rules on the...

02.24.2025

US markets start week quiet; cattle slaughter forecast up slightly

US markets start week quiet; cattle slaughter forecast up slightly

The US animal fats and oils markets opened the week on a quiet note on Monday February 24, with limited trading observed throughout the day.

Meanwhile, the European...

02.24.2025

Central Illinois soybean meal prices edge up from recent low

Central Illinois soybean meal prices edge up from recent low

In the week to Friday February 21, the soybean crush margin in Central Illinois increased by 3% week on week and by 10% year on year, according to the...

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