The market was quiet at the start of the week with no changes.
For the week ending March 24, 2024, hog slaughter is forecasted at 2.525 million head, 0.7 percent up from 2023. Over the next six weeks, hog slaughter is expected to average 2.488 million hea...
January Corn and Soybean Crush
DDGS prices have declined in the Iowa market on Monday, while other locations remained steady. Market participants noted that...
Cattle Slaughter Projected Higher into April
The US hide market had a quiet tone to start the week. A few sellers stated that carryover business...
Two Midwest Biodiesel Plants to Shut due to Poor Market Conditions
Two biodiesel production plants in the Midwest owned by Chevron Renewable Energy Group will shutter operations as a result...
Organic Fraud in Europe Detailed in New Indictment
On the eve of SOE implementation, more...
Cold, Winter Weather Impact January Soybean Crush
**Bob Lane was out of the office today and will return on Monday, March 4, 2024.**
U.S. soybean crushing volumes...
Week Closes with Active Gulf Market
Used cooking oil (UCO) traded as low as 39.5 cts/lb into the Gulf market with bids and offers heard...
Animal Proteins – Friday
The market was quiet today with no changes.
Looking at the monthly averages in February, the markets were...
12.20.2024
45z guidance fails to appear; government scrambles to pass spending bill
The US government spending bill failed twice in as many days. If a deal is not reached by midnight on Friday December 20, some federal services will...
12.20.2024
US animal fats and oils end week softer across the board ahead of holiday slowdown
Prices for US animal fats and oils ended the week on a lower note on Friday December 20, with most markets trending downward ahead of the upcoming holiday week,...
12.20.2024
December cattle on feed down on month, year
Most US animal protein prices were rangebound for the week, though in wider ranges due to the impending Christmas and New Year's holiday closures.
The only significant price...