Hog slaughter finished last week at an estimated 2.6 million head, up 7.7 percent from a year ago levels. The slaughter is forecast to trend higher over the next six weeks, projected at 2.6 million head this week and to 2.68 million head on the week ending August 22nd. Over the next six weeks, hog slaughter is forecast at 8.6 percent above 2019 levels. The extra production is expected to add continued, negative price pressure to the choice white grease market. In addition to big slaughter numbers, some…
01.09.2025
Additional 45z guidance expected on January 10
Information addressing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is expected to be released on Friday January 10, according to several sources speaking with...
01.09.2025
Prices for US animal fats and oils unchanged; market tightness persists
The US animal fats and oils markets were unchanged on Thursday January 9, as trade slowed following an active start to the week.
Participants continued to report stable pricing in...
01.09.2025
Averted ILA port strike eases animal protein market tension; November dog, cat food exports rise
US animal protein prices were steady on Thursday January 9. With the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) port strike avoided, sources expect unease to diminish to a degree. However, trade...