Choice white grease trading was reported at steady levels today into the Chicago market and out of the Missouri River. Yellow grease prices have been indicated lower as higher, rendered fat output is expected in the near term.
Hog slaughter moved higher last week, up 10 percent compared to the week prior. The increase was the first since the week ending March 21st. Slaughter is forecast to increase over the next six weeks, averaging 2.125 million head per week. If…
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...