Shoe Tanners Firm on Lower Hide Prices

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Shoe Tanners Firm on Lower Hide Prices

Hide trading was active today, with trades moving no more than $1 in either direction from last traded levels.
Consensus is that shoe tanners continue to pressure down the market. Branded steers, Colorado branded steers, and heavy Texas steers remain under pressure with bids several dollars less than offers. A few big packers have lowered their offer prices by $0.50-$1.50 in an attempt to bring in interest.
Automotive tanners were more active in the market following the reports of agreements between the United Auto...

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November 2

September Argentine beef exports totaled 69,000 tons TEC, which is about 25,000 ton...

Soybean Oil Futures Cross Back above 50 Cents Per Pound

Soybean Oil Futures Cross Back above 50 Cents Per Pound

The Midwest cash soybean oil market was fairly quiet again on Thursday. Interior supply is still said to be...

International Animal Proteins 02.11.23

International Animal Proteins 02.11.23

The international protein market was mixed for the week. Prices were lower into Indonesia and China with new ranges...

Argentinian Organic Corn Imports Decline

Argentinian Organic Corn Imports Decline

Organic corn imports from Argentina continue to decline as the year progresses. ...

Raw Hemp Imports from EU Increase Marginally

Raw Hemp Imports from EU Increase Marginally

Imports of raw hemp from the EU have increased marginally in 2023. ...

Soybean Crush Sets New Record for September

Soybean Crush Sets New Record for September

*Please Note - Bob Lane was out of the office today. 

U.S. soybean crushing volumes in September reached...

Ethanol and DCO Production Hit Multi Month High

Ethanol and DCO Production Hit Multi Month High

Edible tallow traded higher today at 60.5 cts/lb Chicago in 16 cars. Technical tallow traded down to 54.5 cts/lb...

Year-to-Date Protein Meals Production above 2022

Year-to-Date Protein Meals Production above 2022

Participants indicated light spot trades for the day with some attempting to set pricing levels for the upcoming Thanksgiving...

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12.20.2024

45z guidance fails to appear; government scrambles to pass spending bill

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

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

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...

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