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Trading was mostly quiet today with no changes reported. Spot availability remains limited on tallow. There were reports of higher offers out for the June/July window on a cash basis, but buyers were content to wait the market out.
Nearby feed demand has been diminished and there is risk for lower prices on the yellow grease and choice white in the near term. Choice white remains tight, hog kills ended the week at 1.545 million head, down 35 percent compared to year ago levels. An overall boost in rendered animal fat from whole hog processing could add enough slack in the feed fat market, that has cut fat inclusions, to push feed fat prices down. Biodiesel demand remains weak at…
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...
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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...
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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...