Chicago packer BFT moved higher today on a three car trade, renderer BFT was bid higher with sellers unable to source material as of press time. Continued downtimes at beef and pork plants are creating unexpected shortages in the market.
Cattle slaughter finished last week at an estimated 502,000 head and this week’s forecast is projected at 520,000. Slaughter over the next six weeks if forecast at an average of 600,000 head, down…
02.04.2025
Chicago, Gulf animal fats and oils markets strengthen despite ongoing uncertainty
The US animal fats and oils markets were stable to higher on Tuesday February 4, as Chicago market activity saw a notable uptick throughout the day.
Six railcars...
02.04.2025
Light trade volume leaves most US animal protein prices flat
Light trade volume was reported in the US animal proteins markets for Tuesday February 4.
Ruminant meat and bonemeal, Missouri River, was reported as steady from Monday February...
02.04.2025
December US soybean crush, corn consumption up month on month
US soybean crush above monthly, yearly levels
Soybeans crushed for crude oil totaled 218 million bushels in December 2024, up by 7% from November and by 4% from...