Cattle slaughter finished the holiday shortened week at 419,000 head, down 12 percent from a year ago and down 36 percent relative to the week prior. Slaughter is forecast to move higher over the next six weeks. This week, slaughter is projected out at 500,000 head, down 9 percent from last year. Over the next six weeks, slaughter is forecast at an average of 605,000 head, even with the prior six week…
02.21.2025
US animal fats and oils markets finish week strong; broader uncertainty persists
The US animal fats and oils markets ended Friday February 21 on a relatively quiet note, though broader market developments throughout the week have added ongoing uncertainty to the...
02.21.2025
Sausage casings bulletin, February 21, 2025
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02.21.2025
US weekly net soybean meal exports, sales retreat again
In the week to February 13, US net soybean meal and soybean cake sales and exports continued to decline but were above most analysts' estimates, data released by the...