Market Activity & Analysis

The Jacobsen Hide Index on Friday closed at $15.43 compared to $15.19 Friday the week prior. Steer selection quotes include big packer HNS at $25, BBS at $18 to $23, BS at $13, CBS at $17 and HTS at $18 FOB plant.

The Week’s Slaughter Forecast

The Jacobsen slaughter forecast for this week is 520,000 head, and if realized, will be 122,500 head less the…