Cattle slaughter finished last week at a robust 664,000 head, percent up .9 from a year ago and up 12 percent relative to the week prior. Slaughter is forecast to move higher over the next six weeks. This week, slaughter is projected out at 660,000 head. Over the next six weeks, slaughter is forecast at an average of 662,000 head, up 3 percent from the prior six weeks and 2 percent over year prior levels. The strong production levels continue to add risk for lower prices to the…
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...