The protein markets were quiet today, coming off of the holiday break. Most market participants were back in the office, but there was not much talk on market direction. Sellers seem to be pushing for higher prices following the soybean meal market’s surge over the last two weeks.
Hog slaughter is forecasted this week at 2.6 million head, down 3.5 percent from a year prior levels and up 20 percent compared with last week. Slaughter is forecast at an average of 2.53 million head per week over the…
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...