Trading was relatively steady heading into the holiday weekend. Poultry fat prices did move higher into the Eastern market as Saturday and Monday downtimes are expected to tighten nearby supply and a few buyers have added on loads for coverage. Choice white grease prices continue to move lower out of the Missouri River market with trading done lower on an FOB basis. Hog slaughter is nearing the 400,000 head per week mark, estimated at 397,000 head today. The increased…
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
Runner market commentary
Table 1
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...