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%…
12.24.2024
Animal fats, oils markets quiet amid Christmas holiday
The US animal fats and oils markets remained steady on Tuesday December 24, amid limited trading due to the Christmas holidays.
Market sources expected activity to remain subdued...
12.24.2024
US November broiler, turkey slaughter down year on year
US animal protein prices were steady on Tuesday December 24, with limited volumes reported to have been traded. With the proximity of the end-of-year holidays, most market participants are...
12.24.2024
US weekly soybean, wheat export inspections rise, corn falls
Weekly export inspections
Export inspections of US grains showed a decline for corn but an increase for soybean and wheat in the week to December 19, according to data...