Cattle slaughter finished last week at 627,000 head, down 5 percent from a year ago and down 3 percent relative to the year prior. Slaughter is forecast to move higher over the next six weeks. This week, slaughter is projected out at 646,000 head, down 5.6 percent from last year and up 3 percent from last week. Over the next six weeks, slaughter is forecast at an average of 645,200 head, up 2.8 percent from the prior six weeks. While numbers are expected to be down, production is still expected be…
01.03.2025
Imports of biodiesel, renewable diesel continued to slow during October
US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data released on Tuesday December 31 showed biodiesel and renewable diesel (RD) import volumes declined during October 2024. Biodiesel imports had fallen during five...
01.03.2025
Renderer BFT prices climb; CWG closes week lower
The US animal fats and oils markets closed the week largely stable on Friday January 3, with the exception of the choice white grease (CWG) and tallow markets.
01.03.2025
US meat meal production in November down year on year: USDA
US animal proteins prices on Friday January 3 were steady day on day.
November animal by-product production, stocks
In November, US production of feathermeal (FM) increased month on...