The US hide market wrapped up the week with steer prices reported unchanged from yesterday’s trading levels and cow prices up $1 on Dairy Cow and Branded Cow material. Two of the world’s largest tanneries purchased material at steady prices today from the big packers, signaling a firm market. Shipping hides continues to be a struggle for sellers. Some sellers have turned to using US East coast ports to send Midwest material out, instead of the usual use of West coast ports.
Consumers returned to their typical spring travel due to widespread…
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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...
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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...
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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...