The hide market last week traded mostly steady with activity and volume mixed from fair to good depending on supplier, and a bump in trader buying. Price on big packer HTS ranged from $48 to $52 with brands and CBS at or close, BBS were from $56 to $57 and HNS was at $61 FOB plant. The Jacobsen Hide Index closed down $1.03 Friday from a week ago at $50.31. A few cow suppliers report cow hides were stable with plumb and dairy cows trading…
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.
11.22.2024
Gulf prices average higher despite weeklong declines in SBO
For the week ended Friday November 22, packer bleachable fancy tallow (BFT) remained unchanged from the previous week’s average, while Gulf Coast-delivered tallow rose 2.7%, primarily...
11.22.2024
Bloodmeal largest price mover week on week; November cattle on feed higher
US animal protein prices were mixed to mostly higher for the week to Friday November 22, with only meat and bonemeal showing a slight price reduction due to tighter...