US animal protein prices steady; demand increases ahead of holiday

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US animal protein prices steady; demand increases ahead of holiday

Large volumes were traded on the US animal proteins market on Tuesday November 5. Prices remained within the previously assessed ranges, but market sources reported supportive undertones ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday period due to increased demand.

Porcine meat and bonemeal relative to soybean meal
Prices for porcine meat and bonemeal (MBM) relative to soybean meal (SBM) futures on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) have fallen from their peak in April.

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US corn, soybean harvest over 90% complete; winter wheat conditions improve

US corn, soybean harvest over 90% complete; winter wheat conditions improve

The USDA published the 32nd crop progress report for the 2024 growing season on Monday November 4, covering data...

Long negotiations bring hide price increases; Canadian ports on strike

Long negotiations bring hide price increases; Canadian ports on strike

US hide market participants told Fastmarkets that many buyers and sellers continued to negotiate prices for steer hides on...

CBOT soybean oil price rally to ease amid US renewable fuel production cuts: sources

CBOT soybean oil price rally to ease amid US renewable fuel production cuts: sources

Soybean prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) increased by 11% over the prior two-week period ended Friday...

US kosher crude glycerin prices edge higher on stronger demand

US kosher crude glycerin prices edge higher on stronger demand

Kosher crude glycerin prices in the US are currently underpinned by an integrated company in the agricultural supply chain...

US animal fats markets quiet; cattle slaughter up slightly

US animal fats markets quiet; cattle slaughter up slightly

The US animal fats markets experienced a quiet start to the week on Monday November 4, with no changes...

US meat meal production in September down year on year: USDA

US meat meal production in September down year on year: USDA

Trading was quiet in the US animal protein market on Monday November 4, with no price changes reported.

September US soybean crush jumps 11% month on month; corn consumption drops

September US soybean crush jumps 11% month on month; corn consumption drops

US soybean crush climbs above monthly, yearly levels
Soybeans crushed for crude oil totaled 187 million bushels in September,...

Hide buyers refuse to budge on steer prices, despite sellers’ attempt to increase

Hide buyers refuse to budge on steer prices, despite sellers’ attempt to increase

The US hide market had a quiet tone to start the week on Monday November 4, while most market...

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Gulf prices average higher despite weeklong declines in SBO

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Bloodmeal largest price mover week on week; November cattle on feed higher

Bloodmeal largest price mover week on week; November cattle on feed higher

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