Trading in the animal proteins market was quiet to start the week. A big winter storm is likely to cause plenty of logistics issues in the Midwest over the next 24 hours with big snowfall and ice accumulation expected in Nebraska through Ohio.
Cattle slaughter finished last week at an estimated 657,000 head, up 1 percent from the week prior. Slaughter is forecast to fall over the next six weeks, estimated at 650,000 this week and down to a low of 620,000 head the week of February 20th before climbing back up to 635,000 the week of…
04.18.2024
Total RFS blending falls in March, domestic biodiesel blending increases
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported 1.66 billion gallons of renewable fuel blended within the nation’s transportation fuel pool during March. Blending was six percent below February and...
04.18.2024
EU UCO premium to US continues to grow
The US animal fats and oils market was mostly quiet on Thursday April 18, with a handful of price changes reported. Choice white grease (CWG) into the Missouri River...
04.18.2024
Ruminant meat and bonemeal price pressure in most regions
Price pressure was reported on several regions for meat and bone meal, ruminant and porcine items. Market sources said buyer pushback and light demand, with exception to the pet...