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USDA raises 2024/25 forecast for GCAU count, lowers feed grain use estimate

Alexandra Watts | 01.14.2025

Most US animal protein prices were flat to up day on day on Tuesday January 14. Animal protein products were slow to start the week, with light volumes traded, market sources said.

Fastmarkets’ daily price assessment for poultry by-product meal, feed grade, Mid-South was $525-600 per short ton on Tuesday, narrowing upward from $500-600 per ton on Monday January 13.

Fastmarkets’ daily price assessment for bloodmeal, porcine, Iowa/Missouri/Nebraska was $1,150-1,275 per short ton on Tuesday, widening upward from Monday’s price of $1,150-1,250...

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US weekly corn, soybean export inspections rise; wheat drops

US weekly corn, soybean export inspections rise; wheat drops

Export inspections of US grains showed a decline for wheat, but an increase for soybeans and corn in the...

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US PPI gains signal inflation trend, impact on leather goods markets

The US Producer Price Index (PPI) increased by 0.2% in December, according to data from the Department of Labor's...

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US Midwest spot sunflower oil prices rally to hit near 2-year high

US Midwest spot sunflower oil prices rally to hit near 2-year high

In the last week, spot sunflower prices in Minnesota/North Dakota surged, reaching a level not seen in almost two...

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European organic feed markets mostly stable

European organic feed markets mostly stable

European organic commodity prices were mostly stable. Merchandisers in Europe tell Fastmarkets that organic oilseed crops –...

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Glycerin prices unchanged; buyers, sellers cautious about market trend

Glycerin prices unchanged; buyers, sellers cautious about market trend

80% crude glycerin prices are being quoted in the $0.17-0.20 per pound range this week. Kosher crude glycerin...

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Animal fats and oils market quiet following 45Z news; cattle slaughter projected to decline in coming weeks

Animal fats and oils market quiet following 45Z news; cattle slaughter projected to decline in coming weeks

The US animal fats and oils markets began the week on a quieter note on Monday January 13, as...

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Weekly hog slaughter forecast at 2.57 million into February

Weekly hog slaughter forecast at 2.57 million into February

US animal protein prices were steady day on day on Monday January 13.

Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT)...

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Central Illinois soybean meal prices below weekly, yearly levels

Central Illinois soybean meal prices below weekly, yearly levels

In the week to Friday January 10, the soybean crush margin in Central Illinois decreased by 9.4% week on...

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China-based Jiaao Enprotech began production at its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel plant in Lianyungang in Jiangsu province in December, the company told Fastmarkets on Wednesday February...

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