Animal Proteins

Animal Proteins

Hog Slaughter Forecasted for Seasonal Decline

Protein prices were steady this afternoon with the markets unchanged. Demand remains strong from the feed and pet food sectors.

Hog slaughter finished last week at an estimated 2.79 million head. If the 2.79 million head are realized as actual, it will be the third highest weekly production number on record. The weeks ending Dec 7 and Dec 21 of 2019 were the highest, with production over 2.8 million head. The Jacobsen…

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04.26.2024

P66 Rodeo to begin producing SAF in Q3

P66 Rodeo to begin producing SAF in Q3

Phillips 66 brought its long-awaited Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex online during the first quarter of 2024, but it is not producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) yet, the company said...

04.26.2024

Slower Gulf demand weighs on animal fats market

Slower Gulf demand weighs on animal fats market

Limited volumes of choice white grease traded at steady prices on Friday April 26, while trading was very quiet outside of the choice white grease market.

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04.26.2024

Porcine bloodmeal FOB Missouri River price drops week on week

Porcine bloodmeal FOB Missouri River price drops week on week

Limited trade was reported on Friday April 26 for US animal proteins, while prices widened downward.

Fastmarkets assessed bloodmeal, porcine, fob Iowa/Missouri/Nebraska at $1,025-1,150 per short ton on...

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