There was another sharp decline for the hide market last week with the Jacobsen Hide Index down $2.74 at $74.75 from a week ago when it was $77.49. Some hide price reductions of $5 or more were seen on quite a few quotes including most of the jumbo steer selections. Butt Branded Steers, a favorite selection of many, breached below the $80 mark for the first time this year and on Friday had a spread from $78 to $85.
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05.07.2024
Singapore Airlines Group orders SAF from Neste ahead of mandate
The Singapore Airlines Group (SIA) will be the first to receive sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Neste’s expanded Singapore refinery, the companies announced on Monday May 6.
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05.07.2024
Animal fats prices to US Gulf jump on growing demand
Choice white grease prices went up in FOB markets on Tuesday, with trading done in a range of 37.5-39.5 cents per lb FOB Missouri River. Prices were boosted by...
05.07.2024
Feathermeal, ruminant bloodmeal prices lower; March IE MM well above 3-year average
US domestic feathermeal prices were lower in all six regions on Tuesday May 7, with reports of buyer pushback due to excess inventory levels in the market.
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