The US hide market traded steady to firm most of the week on light trading. A few people noted there was a small pick-up of interest from the last two weeks, but most bids were under levels producers were willing to take. A couple selections this week traded higher by $1 or $2 and some traded steady. BS, HTS and CBS prices were on the higher side trading up to $64, $66 and $57 respectively. BBS and HNS both traded at last week’s levels with…
12.30.2024
Glycerin prices on rise while inventories fall
Crude glycerin prices rose this week, with sources reporting to Fastmarkets on Monday December 30 that slowing biodiesel production is leading to reduced supplies.
One trader reported for...
12.30.2024
Early publication of US agricultural products price assessments: pricing notice
Fastmarkets will publish price assessments for US animal fats and oils, animal proteins, biomass-based diesel, hide and leather, grain and feed ingredients, organic/non-GMO and vegetable oils at 12:00pm Central...
12.30.2024
US bloodmeal price spread widens even with an elevated low end: 2024 recap
US animal protein prices were steady on Monday December 30.
Hog slaughter
Fastmarkets’ research team forecasts hog slaughter at 2.200 million head in the week to January 4,...