Hog slaughter finished last week at an estimated 1.95 million head, down 8.5 percent from a year ago levels. The slaughter is forecast to trend higher over the next six weeks, projected at 2.2 million head this week and up to 2.3 million head on the week ending July 11th. While slaughter is expected to average nearly 130,000 head less per week versus year ago levels,…
12.26.2024
East Coast renewable diesel supplies likely to decline: EIA
Renewable diesel supplies on the US East Coast could be cut in half starting in January as the Clean Fuel Production Credit (CFPC) replaces the expiring Blender’s Tax Credit,...
12.26.2024
US animal fats and oils markets mostly stable, with movement only in CWG
The US animal fats and oils markets were largely steady on Thursday December 26 amid limited trade activity due to the Christmas holiday.
The only notable activity observed...
12.26.2024
Avian flu spikes in poultry, cattle sector at end of 2024
US animal protein prices were steady on Thursday December 26, with limited volumes reported to have been traded.
US avian flu update
Year-to-date US poultry headcounts affected by...