Cattle slaughter finished last week at 640,000 head, up 31 percent from a year ago and down 0.2 percent relative to the week prior. Slaughter is forecast to increase over the next six weeks at an average of 656,700 head per week. The next six weeks are projected at 3.3 percent over the prior six week average and 1.6 percent over the the 2018-2019 average for the same weeks. The increased supply could add down pressure to the ruminant markets, but the strong…
02.04.2025
Chicago, Gulf animal fats and oils markets strengthen despite ongoing uncertainty
The US animal fats and oils markets were stable to higher on Tuesday February 4, as Chicago market activity saw a notable uptick throughout the day.
Six railcars...
02.04.2025
Light trade volume leaves most US animal protein prices flat
Light trade volume was reported in the US animal proteins markets for Tuesday February 4.
Ruminant meat and bonemeal, Missouri River, was reported as steady from Monday February...
02.04.2025
December US soybean crush, corn consumption up month on month
US soybean crush above monthly, yearly levels
Soybeans crushed for crude oil totaled 218 million bushels in December 2024, up by 7% from November and by 4% from...