Buying activity was active today with the majority of interest from Chinese and Mexican tanners. Automotive tanners were actively inquiring in the market today after receiving increases in leather order volumes from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for August. The demand from the automotive industry for heavy native steers (HNS) drove up prices this week and packers try to negotiate prices up another $0.50.
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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...