Central Illinois soybean crush margins drop below week-ago levels

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Central Illinois soybean crush margins drop below week-ago levels

DDG prices were lower in the Minnesota/Dakotas, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Ohio markets, while other regions remained steady on Monday April 15. Market participants said demand is flat, and exports are slow to recover, leading to a minor price decrease in most regions. Additionally, given the ongoing struggles faced by other proteins, there are expectations that DDGS will also face similar difficulties.

CME grain futures had a negative trend to start the week on Monday April 15. May corn decreased $0.04, falling...

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Cattle Slaughter Projected Higher into May

Cattle Slaughter Projected Higher into May

The US hide market began the week on a quiet tone with no trades reported on Monday.
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NOPA: US soybean crush hit fresh record high in March

NOPA: US soybean crush hit fresh record high in March

US soybean crush reached a new record high of 196.406 million bushels in March, the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA)...

The canola oil pathway and renewable diesel

The canola oil pathway and renewable diesel

Biofuel policies have had a growing impact on vegetable oil demand and trade flow over the past year. ...

UCO, DCO prices fall week-on-week, FOB markets supported by local demand

UCO, DCO prices fall week-on-week, FOB markets supported by local demand

Distiller’s corn oil (DCO) traded lower on an FOB basis and into the Gulf market today. UCO was higher...

Ruminant and porcine MBM spread starts to narrow

Ruminant and porcine MBM spread starts to narrow

The market ended the week on a quiet note with no changes reported.

Ruminant meat and bone meal...

Sausage Casings Bulletin April 12, 2024

Sausage Casings Bulletin April 12, 2024

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Corn export sales plummet to marketing-year low

Corn export sales plummet to marketing-year low

CME grain prices shifted higher across the board on Friday. May soymeal increased by $8.80/st and closed at $344.40/st....

Steer hide prices slide

Steer hide prices slide

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Heavy Native Steer (HNS), Butt Branded Steer (BBS) and Heavy Texas Steer...

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06.27.2025

Sausage casings bulletin, June 27, 2025

Sausage casings bulletin, June 27, 2025

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06.25.2025

Sausage casings bulletin, June 20, 2025 [corrected]

Sausage casings bulletin, June 20, 2025 [corrected]

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06.24.2025

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

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

North American hog runners price published on Friday was incorrect due to a formula miscalculation. The original reported price of $1.63 has been corrected to the accurate rolling average...

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