Packer Hides Well Sold at Smaller Volumes Compared to Prior Week

Packer Hides Well Sold at Smaller Volumes Compared to Prior Week

US packers are well sold at this point in the week, with fed steer selections firm to up $1-3. Packer Heavy Texas Steer hides were reported $1-$6 higher than yesterday’s trading levels. Bidding activity is firm, but concluded trades are limited. There has been less trading activity this week compared to the last two weeks because the shorter holiday week. More business is expected tomorrow and continuing into the weekend.


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04.25.2024

US heating oil, distillate fuel consumption lower than usual in Q1

US heating oil, distillate fuel consumption lower than usual in Q1


In the first quarter of 2024, US prices for distillate fuel oil — which includes diesel fuels for vehicles and for home heating — was lower than the...

04.25.2024

Chicago animal fat prices fall on increased supply

Chicago animal fat prices fall on increased supply

Four cars of packer grade bleachable fancy tallow traded at 40.5 cents per lb Chicago on Thursday April 25, down 1.5 cents per lb from the previously-traded level.

04.25.2024

Choppy tones widen ranges on porcine meat, bonemeal

Choppy tones widen ranges on porcine meat, bonemeal

The animal proteins market was reportedly steady to choppy on Thursday April 25, creating wider ranges on porcine meat and bonemeal specifically.

Poultry byproduct pet grade and feathermeal were steady...

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