Today’s Market
The US hide market reported steady prices with exception of packer Branded Heifers at $15, which are down from the last traded level. Heavy Texas Steer were reported at $26 and Colorado Branded Steers at $20. For the most part, the market is tracking steady at current pricing for the majority of the selections. The housing market is gaining attention, with September home starts increased 1.9 percent from the prior month.
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Outstanding Export Sales
Tables 1 and 2 below show the total outstanding cured hide and wet blue export sales by selected countries through October 8. Through Week 41, the total outstanding sales are 4.499 million from 4.630 million the prior week. With the same period average weekly slaughter at 605,186 head, the cumulative…
12.24.2024
Animal fats, oils markets quiet amid Christmas holiday
The US animal fats and oils markets remained steady on Tuesday December 24, amid limited trading due to the Christmas holidays.
Market sources expected activity to remain subdued...
12.24.2024
US November broiler, turkey slaughter down year on year
US animal protein prices were steady on Tuesday December 24, with limited volumes reported to have been traded. With the proximity of the end-of-year holidays, most market participants are...
12.24.2024
US weekly soybean, wheat export inspections rise, corn falls
Weekly export inspections
Export inspections of US grains showed a decline for corn but an increase for soybean and wheat in the week to December 19, according to data...