The US hide market wrapped up the week with steer prices reported unchanged from yesterday’s trading levels and cow prices up $1 on Dairy Cow and Branded Cow material. Two of the world’s largest tanneries purchased material at steady prices today from the big packers, signaling a firm market. Shipping hides continues to be a struggle for sellers. Some sellers have turned to using US East coast ports to send Midwest material out, instead of the usual use of West coast ports.
Consumers returned to their typical spring travel due to widespread…
04.18.2024
Total RFS blending falls in March, domestic biodiesel blending increases
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported 1.66 billion gallons of renewable fuel blended within the nation’s transportation fuel pool during March. Blending was six percent below February and...
04.18.2024
EU UCO premium to US continues to grow
The US animal fats and oils market was mostly quiet on Thursday April 18, with a handful of price changes reported. Choice white grease (CWG) into the Missouri River...
04.18.2024
Ruminant meat and bonemeal price pressure in most regions
Price pressure was reported on several regions for meat and bone meal, ruminant and porcine items. Market sources said buyer pushback and light demand, with exception to the pet...