04.24.2024
Biodiesel output strong in Q2; producers start locking in Q3-Q4 sales
A second producer echoed this sentiment and said they have had to work a bit harder to secure feedstock to line it up with sales at the right time.
The US hide market concludes the week at close to steady trading levels for steer selections and a jump for Native Cows (NC). Week-ending cattle slaughter concludes at 665,000, only 2,000 off of last week’s levels.
Today’s Trades
Packer Sales
HTS 62/64 @ $27.00
HTS 70 MIN @ $31.00
BBS 62/64 @ $38.00 OR 0.4700
NHNC 51/53 @ $16.00 OR 0.2400
SHNC 51/53 @ $14.00 OR 0.2100
Processor Sales
HTS 62/64 @ $21.50
BBS 62/64 @ $29.00
NHNC 51/53 @ $12.00 OR 0.1800
SHNC 51/53 @ $10.00 OR 0.1500
Actual Week-Ending Cattle Slaughter by Classification
This USDA data is published every Thursday by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and reflects actual week-to-date cattle slaughter by classification for the week ending two weeks prior to document release day.
