Hog Slaughter Forecast Higher

Hog Slaughter Forecast Higher

Trading was quiet to start the week with no activity reported. 

Hog slaughter finished last week at an estimated 2.56 million head, up 3 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 2.7 million head on the week ending September 26th. The six week average is…

Membership is required to view the rest of this post.
Click here to learn more and sign up for a free 7-day trial!

Blog

02.24.2025

CVR Energy postpones SAF, additional RD capacity plans

CVR Energy postpones SAF, additional RD capacity plans

CVR Energy is running its one RD plant at 5,000 barrels per day, or 76 million gallons per year, for now, until the company sees final rules on the...

02.24.2025

US markets start week quiet; cattle slaughter forecast up slightly

US markets start week quiet; cattle slaughter forecast up slightly

The US animal fats and oils markets opened the week on a quiet note on Monday February 24, with limited trading observed throughout the day.

Meanwhile, the European...

02.24.2025

Central Illinois soybean meal prices edge up from recent low

Central Illinois soybean meal prices edge up from recent low

In the week to Friday February 21, the soybean crush margin in Central Illinois increased by 3% week on week and by 10% year on year, according to the...

Latest Tweets