Technical tallow traded lower after the Friday close in seven cars. Choice white grease prices moved higher today out of the Missouri River, Indiana and Carolinas markets. The Chicago CWG market was unquoted due to a lack of activity.
Hog slaughter finished last week at an estimated 2.475 million head, up 12 percent from a year ago levels and down 7 percent from week prior levels. The slaughter is forecast to trend higher over the next six weeks, averaging 2.67 million head per week. For the five weeks post holiday, the average is 2.745 million head per week…..
04.18.2024
Total RFS blending falls in March, domestic biodiesel blending increases
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported 1.66 billion gallons of renewable fuel blended within the nation’s transportation fuel pool during March. Blending was six percent below February and...
04.18.2024
EU UCO premium to US continues to grow
The US animal fats and oils market was mostly quiet on Thursday April 18, with a handful of price changes reported. Choice white grease (CWG) into the Missouri River...
04.18.2024
Ruminant meat and bonemeal price pressure in most regions
Price pressure was reported on several regions for meat and bone meal, ruminant and porcine items. Market sources said buyer pushback and light demand, with exception to the pet...