May 7
In April, almost 1.2 million cattle head were sent to slaughter, up 8% from March and 9% more than a year ago. If adjusted for business days, the comparison with respect to both parameters, marked a drop of 2% with respect to both of them.
Prices of Buenos Aires wet salted heavy steers continue quoting at about US$0.07 per kg. The leather market continues to be very lousy, with hope for some European factories to reopen.
China is slowly opening, but without delivering orders to USA or to Europe. Mexico remains partically closed until May 30th.
April 30
No news since last week. The situation in Argentina is looking meek. Fresh hides remain at Arg. $0., so they are…
12.20.2024
45z guidance fails to appear; government scrambles to pass spending bill
The US government spending bill failed twice in as many days. If a deal is not reached by midnight on Friday December 20, some federal services will...
12.20.2024
US animal fats and oils end week softer across the board ahead of holiday slowdown
Prices for US animal fats and oils ended the week on a lower note on Friday December 20, with most markets trending downward ahead of the upcoming holiday week,...
12.20.2024
December cattle on feed down on month, year
Most US animal protein prices were rangebound for the week, though in wider ranges due to the impending Christmas and New Year's holiday closures.
The only significant price...