The US hide market activity faded at about the mid-point last week with overall sales below normal for the second consecutive week and prices mostly unchanged. Heavy native steers and BBS continued in good demand with few available and prices firm. Steer prices last week include HNS for $64 to $65, BBS from $59 to $62 and HTS from $52 to $52.50 FOB plant. The Jacobsen Hide Index closed on Friday virtually unchanged at $52.17 from $52.10 a week…
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Biodiesel imports fall to 8-month low in March; exports rise to 3-month high
Biodiesel imported into the US fell in March for the first time in four months while biodiesel exported from the US reached a three-month high.
Import demand from...
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BFT, soybean oil weekly average prices tumble
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US animal protein prices remain under pressure; soymeal rises
US animal protein prices were mixed in the week to Friday May 3 but showed no large movements, with multiple market participants traveling for the Petfood Forum in Kansas...