Used cooking oil (UCO) prices were higher out of the California markets today. UCO prices throughout the country moved higher through November on supply concerns and strong demand tied to renewable fuel production. At current levels, UCO out of the APAC markets may start to become more attactive for import into the US.
Hog slaughter finished last week at an estimated 2.35 million head, up 1.2 percent from a year ago levels and down 13 percent from the week prior. The slaughter is forecast to trend lower over the next six weeks, averaging 2.48 million head per week….
05.06.2024
Strong biodiesel production seen weighing on crude glycerin prices
The whispers of declining biodiesel production are meeting with resistance. Some observers have been sounding the alarm regarding declining production for over a year now, but if true, biodiesel...
05.06.2024
Average weekly hog slaughter to decrease into mid-June: Fastmarkets’ research team
Distillers’ corn oil (DCO) prices fell to 42-43.5 cents per lb delivered US Gulf on Monday May 6 for May-June shipments. There was additional trading reported on the same...
05.06.2024
Year-to-date commercial cattle production falls 2.30% y-o-y
US animal proteins prices were steady on Monday May 6. Limited trade was reported, with several market participants only testing prices, Fastmarkets heard.
US hog slaughter
Fastmarkets research...