The protein markets were quiet today, coming off of the holiday break. Most market participants were back in the office, but there was not much talk on market direction. Sellers seem to be pushing for higher prices following the soybean meal market’s surge over the last two weeks.
Hog slaughter is forecasted this week at 2.6 million head, down 3.5 percent from a year prior levels and up 20 percent compared with last week. Slaughter is forecast at an average of 2.53 million head per week over the…
05.01.2024
Renewable diesel tops petroleum diesel as CA’s most blended diesel fuel in 2023
The consumption of renewable diesel (RD) in California reached a new milestone in 2023, with RD blending surpassing that of petroleum diesel for the first time. Data released on...
05.01.2024
Distillers’ corn oil production moves higher
Four cars of technical tallow traded lower on Wednesday May 1, down to 47 cents per lb Chicago basis.
Used cooking oil (UCO) and yellow grease traded...
05.01.2024
Animal protein prices steady amid avian flu outbreak
US animal protein prices were steady or up on Wednesday May 1 amid limited reported trade, with multiple market participants attending the Petfood Forum in Kansas City, Missouri, this...