05.16.2024
Animal fat prices steady on limited volume traded
Fastmarkets price assessment for edible tallow, fob Chicago was $52.00 cents per lb on 14 railcars, steady from $52.00 cent per lb on Wednesday May 15.
On Thursday,...
The US hide market has seen quite a price drop this week. However, there have been a few loads sold at a more typical price range. Big packer steer quotes included HNS from $27, BBS from $18 to $24, BS at $19.50, and CBS at $16 and HTS at $19.50 FOB plant.
Week-Ending Slaughter
The week’s estimated cattle slaughter was 676,000. The previous week’s kill was 660,293 and the…