Lard traded higher late Friday afternoon, which is reflected in today’s price guide. The market was mostly quiet, offers on BFT were reported at 49 & 50 cents Chicago with steady with the last traded price.
Hog slaughter finished last week at 2.642 million head, up 8.6 percent from the winter weather week prior. Production is forecast to pick up over the next four weeks ahead of the Eastern holiday, but projected to fall into April. Over the next six weeks, hog slaughter is forecast at 2.613 million head, down 1.4 percent from last year’s levels. Time…
11.20.2024
Biodiesel supply tightens heading into the new year
Producers, blenders and fuel suppliers are reporting a slowdown in trading this week. A Fastmarkets survey of participants showed that overall sentiment has the market slowing ahead of...
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California UCO prices climb; DCO production eases slightly from record high
US animal fats and oils prices showed mixed trends on Wednesday November 20, with most market activity concentrated in the Gulf and West Coasts.
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US animal proteins steady; avian flu in birds increases in fourth quarter
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