Steer hide prices are under pressure, dropping $0.50-$2 on particular items. Interest for cow hides continues, driven by the upholstery leather market. A few auto manufacturers have shut down due to short supply of microchips. This has caused a slowdown for the auto tanners as well. Fed Branded Cows traded at a slight decrease from two weeks ago with 64/68 lbs. trading at $20.50.
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11.22.2024
Biodiesel margins rise, but window of opportunity limited
Biodiesel margins continued to rise during the week to Friday November 22. The bean oil/heating oil (BOHO) spread boosted margins by falling to its lowest level since August 27.
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Gulf prices average higher despite weeklong declines in SBO
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Bloodmeal largest price mover week on week; November cattle on feed higher
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