Animal proteins sluggish; avian flu continues to spread in bird sector

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Animal proteins sluggish; avian flu continues to spread in bird sector

Limited trade was reported on Wednesday May 29, with market sources indicating some participants taking an extended holiday following the Memorial Day weekend. Values reported were within the previously set ranges.

US broiler slaughter
Fastmarkets’ research team forecasts broiler slaughter at 151.689 million head in the week to June 1, 0.67% lower than in the corresponding period of 2023.

Over the next six weeks, broiler slaughter is expected to average 162.752 million head per week, down by 0.13% year on year, acco...

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US winter wheat heading reaches 77%; Oklahoma, Texas complete

US winter wheat heading reaches 77%; Oklahoma, Texas complete

Chicago Mercantile Exchange grain prices fell on Wednesday May 29. The July CME soybean futures contract decreased by 15.50...

US hide sellers release short offer lists despite reports of large inventories

US hide sellers release short offer lists despite reports of large inventories

Participants in the US hide market believed that some sellers released shorter-than-usual offer lists on Tuesday May 28 and...

Cash palm oil, product prices rise with gains in futures

Cash palm oil, product prices rise with gains in futures

Spot prices for palm oil and products ramped higher on Wednesday May 29, in step with another day of...

Cattle slaughter seen holding below year-ago levels into summer

Cattle slaughter seen holding below year-ago levels into summer

Trading was sluggish in the US animal fats and oils market on Tuesday May 28 to open the holiday-shortened...

Animal proteins steady after holiday; hog slaughter forecast in line with 2023 for start of June

Animal proteins steady after holiday; hog slaughter forecast in line with 2023 for start of June

US animal protein prices were mostly steady on Tuesday May 28, with only slight price range adjustments on feathermeal...

Central Illinois soymeal prices climb to 4-month high

Central Illinois soymeal prices climb to 4-month high

Chicago Mercantile Exchange grain prices mostly fell on Tuesday May 28, with the July CME wheat futures contract the...

Hide trading slow following US holiday weekend

Hide trading slow following US holiday weekend

Trading on Tuesday May 28 was quiet in the US hide market following the Memorial Day holiday, except for...

Slow start to week for US cash edible oil markets

Slow start to week for US cash edible oil markets

The cash market for soybean oil and other edible oils was incredibly quiet on Tuesday May 28, with basis...

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