Hog slaughter finished last week at an estimated 2.45 million head, up half a percent from year ago levels. The slaughter is forecast to trend higher over the next six weeks, projected at 2.5 million head this week and to 2.4 million head per week, through the week ending July 25th. The upswing through July is expected to drive the next six weeks to an average of 3 percent over 2019 levels, a sign that production issues have normalized. The increased…
01.29.2025
DCO prices strengthen as output, ethanol production decline on week
Prices for US animal fats and oils held steady to higher on Wednesday January 29, with much of the day's trade concentrated in the distiller’s corn oil (DCO) markets.
01.29.2025
Automotive leather sector wary of potential US tariffs on Chinese goods
For most US hide sellers, the market remained quiet on Wednesday January 29, as Chinese tanners were away for their Lunar New Year holiday. But some activity persisted, particularly...
01.28.2025
US animal fats and oils Gulf markets show continued price strength amid tight conditions
The US animal fats and oils markets were stable to higher on Tuesday January 28, supported by ongoing discussions of strong demand.
The Gulf Coast region has experienced...