Cattle slaughter ended last week at an estimated 500,000 head, down 25 percent relative to year ago levels and up 10 percent compared to the week prior. Slaughter over the next six weeks is forecast at an average of 584,200 head, down 10 percent compared to year ago levels and up 17 percent compared to the prior six week average. The increased production in addition to high, relative prices to soybean meal adds risk for…
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...