Ruminant MBM prices were up today on tight, nearby supply. Demand continues with buyers looking for longer term commitments in the face of rising prices. Four US beef plants are currently idled with another three having reported COVID-19 cases. The current capacity of the idled plants is 9,500 head per day. With slaughter estimated at 99,000 head today, one can clearly see idled plants and reduced shifts are tightening supply. At current…
02.21.2025
US animal fats and oils markets finish week strong; broader uncertainty persists
The US animal fats and oils markets ended Friday February 21 on a relatively quiet note, though broader market developments throughout the week have added ongoing uncertainty to the...
02.21.2025
Sausage casings bulletin, February 21, 2025
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02.21.2025
US weekly net soybean meal exports, sales retreat again
In the week to February 13, US net soybean meal and soybean cake sales and exports continued to decline but were above most analysts' estimates, data released by the...