The US hide market has had minimal volatility this week. The majority of the industry has felt relief from the lower slaughter numbers, but this most likely will be for only a short period of time due to continued, strong beef demand and expectation for big slaughter numbers post plant restarts. Buyers have shown little excitment about the lower figures, due to the nonexistent leather orders coming in. Big packer steer quotes included HNS from…
02.05.2025
Fats exports rise in 2024; DCO, ethanol production reach 2-month high
The US animal fats and oils markets were stable to higher on Wednesday February 5 as ongoing strength in the Chicago markets continued to ripple into nearby regions, lifting...
02.05.2025
Mixed inventory levels, overall unease impact meat and bonemeal trade
Unease and mixed tones were reported from market sources on Wednesday February 5 for US animal proteins, specifically meat and bonemeal (MBM).
A variety of factors — lessened...
02.05.2025
US weekly ethanol production hits 2-month high; stocks rebound
US weekly average ethanol production rose to a two-month high of 1.112 million barrels per day in the week to January 31, according to the US Energy Information Administration...