Quiet hide market as cattle prices hit record highs

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Quiet hide market as cattle prices hit record highs

The hide market had minimal activity on Tuesday January 28, as Chinese tanners continued their Lunar New Year celebrations and global customers remained quiet, according to several hide sellers. Packers are expected to release offer lists on Tuesday night, which will likely show similar volumes, hide selections and prices as the previous week.

Several industry participants commented on the state of hide supply, noting that record-high cattle prices led ranchers to maintain high slaughter rates, preventing any meaningful rebuilding of the herd. Read More

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US organic milk exports climb

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Animal fats start week quiet despite strong US, European demand

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Benchmark soybean oil futures end lower to kick off week

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Renderer BFT trades higher to close out the week

Renderer BFT trades higher to close out the week

Renderer grade bleachable fancy tallow (BFT) traded up to 50 cents per lb Chicago on Friday January 24 in...

US animal protein market steady ahead of IPPE

US animal protein market steady ahead of IPPE

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Sausage casings bulletin, June 27, 2025

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Correction to sausage casings, resale, North American hog runners, whiskered, ex-works North America on June 20: pricing notice

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