Last week the US hide market was a little more active with more buyers engaging and showing serious interest and some suppliers reporting doing a reasonable round of business. Steer selections traded from steady to a dollar lower depending on starting point and the Jacobsen hide Index was off $0.56 from a week ago, closing Friday at $59.71. Heavy Native Steers were selling from $66 to $67.50, Butts from $64 to $66.50 and Heavy Texas Steers…
04.29.2024
Strong domestic biodiesel margins support rising crude glycerin inventory
Crude glycerin prices are holding steady to slightly lower in the week to Monday April 29, with improved biodiesel margins helping to keep the supply of glycerin strong.
04.29.2024
Gulf tallow prices higher; optimism builds for higher demand for June
Tallow traded higher into the US Gulf market on Monday April 29, up to 41 cents per lb delivered. Outside of the Gulf market, trading was quiet with sources...
04.29.2024
Animal protein prices steady at start of the week
US animal proteins were steady on Monday April 29. Limited trade was reported, with multiple market participants are expected to attend the Petfood Forum in Kansas City, Missouri, this...