Porcine Protein Supply Expected to Tighten on Lower Slaughter

Porcine Protein Supply Expected to Tighten on Lower Slaughter

Trading was quiet to start the week. Hog slaughter finished last week at 2.675 million head, up slightly from last year and the prior week. Slaughter is forecast lower over the next six weeks, falling to an average of 2.596 million head, down 2 percent from 2020 levels. All eyes are going to be on the board following the USDA’s WASDE report release tomorrow and today’s trading might be an indication of pre-report expectations for a tighter balance sheet. The tighter harvest numbers combined…

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Sausage casings bulletin, March 7, 2025

Sausage casings bulletin, March 7, 2025

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03.03.2025

EASA releases EU SAF mandate penalty reference prices

EASA releases EU SAF mandate penalty reference prices

The EU Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) released its report on 2024 aviation fuel prices on February 25, and this will be used to assess penalties for non-compliance with ReFuelEU...

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Gulf UCO, tallow prices edge lower; Chicago lard posts modest gains

Gulf UCO, tallow prices edge lower; Chicago lard posts modest gains

Activity in the US animal fats and oils markets picked up late in the day on Monday March 3, with the US Gulf region reporting the bulk of trades.

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