Hog slaughter finished last week at an estimated 2.325 million head, down 2.5 percent from year ago levels and 3.4 percent from the week prior. The next six weeks are forecast at an average of 2.379 million head per week, down 10 percent from the prior six week average and up 1.6 percent compared to year ago levels. At present, the week per head capacity of downtime in the hog market is just shy of 30,000 head per week. The lower production numbers and…
12.27.2024
US RD, SAF supplies remain strong despite declining import volumes
US supplies of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) fell sharply in November but reached the highest November volume on record, according to data released on Thursday December 26 by the...
12.27.2024
Animal fats and oils end week steady amid holiday-limited trades
The US animal fats and oils markets held steady on Friday December 27, with limited trades persisting due to the holiday season.
Weekly averages were unchanged from the prior week...
12.27.2024
Relative prices of US meat and bonemeal rise amid depressed soybean meal market: 2024 recap
US animal protein prices were steady to lower on Friday December 27. Some participants reported distressed loads in the market late in the afternoon of Thursday December 26 and...