Hog slaughter finished last week at an estimated 2.442 million head, up one percent from a year ago levels. Slaughter is forecast to trend higher relative to the prior six weeks over the next six weeks. The harvest is projected at 2.45 million head this week and down to 2.35 million head on the week ending July 18th. While hog slaughter is expected to slow into July, production is forecast up 17 percent relative to the prior six week average and…
01.03.2025
Imports of biodiesel, renewable diesel continued to slow during October
US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data released on Tuesday December 31 showed biodiesel and renewable diesel (RD) import volumes declined during October 2024. Biodiesel imports had fallen during five...
01.03.2025
Renderer BFT prices climb; CWG closes week lower
The US animal fats and oils markets closed the week largely stable on Friday January 3, with the exception of the choice white grease (CWG) and tallow markets.
01.03.2025
US meat meal production in November down year on year: USDA
US animal proteins prices on Friday January 3 were steady day on day.
November animal by-product production, stocks
In November, US production of feathermeal (FM) increased month on...