US corn export sales plunge 75% to marketing-year low, below estimates

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US corn export sales plunge 75% to marketing-year low, below estimates

Corn
US corn sales for 2023/24 were reported at a marketing-year low of 120,500 tonnes in the week to August 8, down by 75% from the previous week and by 66% from the prior four-week average, landing below the USDA’s expected range of 300,000-550,000 tonnes, USDA data showed on Thursday August 15.

Many of the increases came from Colombia (173,900 tonnes), Portugal (51,000 tonnes), Honduras (42,800 tonnes), Mexico (28,300 tonnes) and Japan (8,500 tonnes). These gains were partly offset by reductions for unknown...

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Moderately active bidding market for US hides on August 15

Moderately active bidding market for US hides on August 15

The US hide market was active on Thursday August 15, with many bids heard for several sellers except for...

Slow European hide trading during summer closures

Slow European hide trading during summer closures

Brazil
According to a seller, the price of Brazilian wet blue TR1 hides traded between $0.60-$0.62 per square foot...

Soybean oil futures sink to 3.5-year lows even after supportive NOPA data

Soybean oil futures sink to 3.5-year lows even after supportive NOPA data

US soybean oil futures in Chicago were down at the close of trading on Thursday August 15, with 2024...

International animal proteins, August 15, 2024

International animal proteins, August 15, 2024

International animal proteins prices were steady to lower in the week to Thursday August 15. Market sources attributed overall...

Cannabinoids still lead hemp markets; fiber processing capacity expanding

Cannabinoids still lead hemp markets; fiber processing capacity expanding

Hemp markets continue to expand, though asymmetrically. Hemp flower and derivatives lead the way with vast demand for intoxicating flower...

Volatility increases in US glycerin market; prices trend higher

Volatility increases in US glycerin market; prices trend higher

Regional volatility in the southern US during August 12-14 has shaken the perceived steady state of higher prices for...

US animal fats and oil prices steady; demand remains strong

US animal fats and oil prices steady; demand remains strong

The US animal fats and oils markets were largely unchanged on Wednesday August 14, with some participants staying on...

Animal proteins steady to lower amid general market pressure

Animal proteins steady to lower amid general market pressure

US animal protein prices were steady to lower on Wednesday August 14, with most participants saying lower prices on...

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