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…
05.08.2024
May STEO forecast, 2024 RVOs
The Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Short Term Energy Outlook (STEO) showed a decrease in 2024 fuel consumption estimates. This lowered renewable fuel blending estimates for the year, leading to...
05.08.2024
DCO production falls, Gulf UCO trades higher
Used cooking oil (UCO) traded at 41.5 cents per lb delivered US Gulf on Wednesday May 8, up 1.5 cents per lb from the last reported level. UCO was...
05.08.2024
Porcine meat and bonemeal lower on diminished interest
The majority of US animal protein prices were steady on Wednesday May 8. Most values reported were within the previously set ranges, with exception to porcine ruminant bloodmeal on...