12.20.2024
45z guidance fails to appear; government scrambles to pass spending bill
The US government spending bill failed twice in as many days. If a deal is not reached by midnight on Friday December 20, some federal services will...
Friday Early Publication Hours in Effect — Friday’s Trade Reporting Deadline 12 p.m. CST
Friday publication hours are in effect. The deadline for trade reporting will be at 12 p.m. CST with publication of the Hide & Leather Price Guide/Commentary soon after.
Today’s Market
Steer selections traded higher today for the BBS with some sellers seeing improved demand, HTS moved lower. Volume has been limited this week, however, with plenty of higher offers out there and thus far buyers unwilling to cross the spread.
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USDA Hides and Skins Report
Net sales of 447,600 pieces for 2020 were up 4 percent from the previous week, but down 12 percent from the prior…