The Jacobsen will implement new Friday publication hours next Friday, September 22. The deadline for trade reporting will be at 1 p.m. CST with publication of the Hide & Leather Price Guide/Commentary soon after.
The US hide market ended the week on a quiet tone following the United Auto Workers (UAW) decision to go on strike at plants of three major US automakers. The strike is due to the failure of negotiations between union members and automakers on terms of pay and benefits. Hide tanners in the automotive industry have requested for delays on shipments and are now inactive in making new purchases.
Upholstery tanners from China are now attempting to push prices down due to the strike, but sellers have indicated that they are not in position where they need to lower prices from current…
10.17.2024
US DOE to guarantee nearly $3 billion in SAF loans to Gevo, Montana Renewables
The US Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office announced on Wednesday October 16 conditional commitments for up to $2.9 billion in loans for two sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producers.
10.17.2024
US fats and oils markets quiet amid industry event; DCO production up
The US animal fats and oils markets were quiet on Thursday October 17, with the majority of participants attending the American Fats and Oils Association (AFOA) event in Nashville.
The...
10.17.2024
US animal proteins market steady on October 17
US animal protein prices were steady on Thursday October 17, with market participants indicating a slow day for trading.
September USDA Feed Outlook
Grain consuming animal units (GCAUs)...