Broiler Slaughter Forecast Higher

Broiler Slaughter Forecast Higher

Trading in the protein market was quiet with few changes reported. There are reports of increased demand for bloodmeal and feathermeal, but strong supplies have thus far kept prices from increasing. Pet grade poultry by meal prices were reported lower out of the Mid South and Southeast markets this week. Strong supply mixed with reduced pet food demand has weighed on the spot market in the near term. Production is forecast to continue to rise with broiler slaughter forecast at just under 171.2 million head this week and at…

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01.21.2025

UCO, tallow prices continue to rise

UCO, tallow prices continue to rise

Technical tallow traded higher on Tuesday January 21, up to 52 cents per lb Chicago, which closed the gap with edible tallow.

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Poultry by-product pet grade prices lower on winter weather effects

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Most US animal proteins traded in prices ranges on Tuesday January 21 that were steady from the preceding Friday.

Several market sources told Fastmarkets that limited trade volumes...

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Central Illinois soybean crush margins hit 8-month low

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