Trading in the animal proteins market was quiet to start the week. A big winter storm is likely to cause plenty of logistics issues in the Midwest over the next 24 hours with big snowfall and ice accumulation expected in Nebraska through Ohio.
Cattle slaughter finished last week at an estimated 657,000 head, up 1 percent from the week prior. Slaughter is forecast to fall over the next six weeks, estimated at 650,000 this week and down to a low of 620,000 head the week of February 20th before climbing back up to 635,000 the week of…
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...