Cattle slaughter finished last week at 627,000 head, down 5 percent from a year ago and down 3 percent relative to the year prior. Slaughter is forecast to move higher over the next six weeks. This week, slaughter is projected out at 646,000 head, down 5.6 percent from last year and up 3 percent from last week. Over the next six weeks, slaughter is forecast at an average of 645,200 head, up 2.8 percent from the prior six weeks. While numbers are expected to be down, production is still expected be…
01.06.2025
SkyNRG Washington SAF plant to receive $1.5 million planning grant
The $1.5 million grant is intended for use in engineering, permitting and logistics studies towards the planning of the facility, which will produce 50 million gallons of SAF per...
01.06.2025
Animal fat prices in Gulf show upward pressure; weekly hog slaughter increases
The US animal fats and oils markets began the week of Monday January 6 on a relatively active note as trading gradually picks up following the holiday season.
01.06.2025
Potential January ILA port strike weighs on market sentiment
US animal proteins prices were steady day on day on Monday January 6 amid an impending port strike.
A January 15 deadline is set for the International Longshoremen’s...