The US hide market ends the week with consistent to slightly higher prices for some selections. HNS saw an increase on Thursday and Jumbo HTS has seen a jump today. Many continue to have concern about demand. The savings rate and unemployment in the US have risen, which is prompting continued fear of the economy. Consumer spending in the month of April dropped 13.6%. The risk of minimal interest in leather products is potentially high in the short term. Big packer steer quotes included HNS…
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...