Weekly organic chicken slaughter numbers have levelled off and may be trending upwards if the current pace continues. Organic chicken slaughter volume has steadily declined from recent highs of over 8 million pounds at the outset of the third quarter of 2023. Over the past six weeks, weekly slaughter numbers have exceeded seven million pounds for four of the six weeks.
Organic chicken demand is easily destroyed by high prices, which have lingered. Economic reports show key inflation indicators are improving. The “food at home” category of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has stabilized, showing 0.1%…
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...