Hog slaughter finished last week at an estimated 2.578 million head, down 0.9 percent from a year ago levels. The slaughter is forecast to trend higher over the next six weeks, projected at 2.65 million head this week and to 2.7 million head on the week ending October 31st. Over the next six weeks, slaughter is forecast out at an average of 2.671 million head, up 5.4 percent from the prior six week average and down 0.4 percent compared to 2019…
01.23.2025
Chicago animal fats and oils market trades higher on strong demand, tight supply
Four cars of packer-grade bleachable fancy tallow (BFT) traded at 49 cents per lb Chicago on Thursday January 23, while four cars of choice white grease (CWG) traded at...
01.23.2025
Winter weather impacts poultry production; December cattle, hog slaughter under prior year
Sources continued to report limited trade for US animal proteins on Thursday January 23, leaving most prices flat day on day.
The only product under negative price pressure...
01.23.2025
Brazil’s tallow export prices climb, domestic bid-offer gap widens
Prices for exported Brazilian tallow rose by $20 per tonne in the week to Thursday January 23, as stronger demand from US importers led suppliers to prefer export sales...