Trading was mostly quiet today with no changes reported. There was trading for packer BFT done outside of the Chicago rail corridor at a value that would equate to 59.75 Chicago. Market participants were more bullish on their outlook today with soybean oil prices up again and strong demand seen from multiple sectors.
Hog slaughter finished last week at an estimated 2.408 million head, up 1.7 percent from the week prior and up 0.2 percent from year prior levels. Over the next six weeks The Jacobsen is forecasting hog slaughter to average 2.325 million head per week, down 3.7 percent from the…
12.27.2024
US RD, SAF supplies remain strong despite declining import volumes
US supplies of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) fell sharply in November but reached the highest November volume on record, according to data released on Thursday December 26 by the...
12.27.2024
Animal fats and oils end week steady amid holiday-limited trades
The US animal fats and oils markets held steady on Friday December 27, with limited trades persisting due to the holiday season.
Weekly averages were unchanged from the prior week...
12.27.2024
Relative prices of US meat and bonemeal rise amid depressed soybean meal market: 2024 recap
US animal protein prices were steady to lower on Friday December 27. Some participants reported distressed loads in the market late in the afternoon of Thursday December 26 and...