US bloodmeal price spread widens even with an elevated low end: 2024 recap

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US bloodmeal price spread widens even with an elevated low end: 2024 recap

US animal protein prices were steady on Monday December 30. 

Hog slaughter
Fastmarkets’ research team forecasts hog slaughter at 2.200 million head in the week to January 4, up by 7.26% from the respective week in 2023.

Hog slaughter was 2.051 million head last week, down by 20.5% year on year, according to the USDA’s Estimated Weekly Meat Production Under Federal Inspection report. Year-to-date hog slaughter was at 128.15 million head, up by 0...

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US weekly ethanol production climbs; stocks hit 2-month high

US weekly ethanol production climbs; stocks hit 2-month high

US weekly average ethanol production reached 1.107 million barrels per day in the week to December 20, according to...

Branded cow hides drop in price amid economic uncertainty

Branded cow hides drop in price amid economic uncertainty

Branded cow hides dropped by $0.25 per piece on Monday December 30, according to a hide seller. Sellers managed...

India maintains robust purchases of US soybean oil

India maintains robust purchases of US soybean oil

US soybean oil demand from India continues to ramp higher due to its price competitiveness to that of palm...

US RD, SAF supplies remain strong despite declining import volumes

US RD, SAF supplies remain strong despite declining import volumes

US supplies of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) fell sharply in November but reached the highest November volume on record,...

Animal fats and oils end week steady amid holiday-limited trades

Animal fats and oils end week steady amid holiday-limited trades

The US animal fats and oils markets held steady on Friday December 27, with limited trades persisting due to...

Relative prices of US meat and bonemeal rise amid depressed soybean meal market: 2024 recap

Relative prices of US meat and bonemeal rise amid depressed soybean meal market: 2024 recap

US animal protein prices were steady to lower on Friday December 27. Some participants reported distressed loads in the...

Sausage casings bulletin, December 27, 2024

Sausage casings bulletin, December 27, 2024

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US soybean export sales hit marketing-year low; corn, wheat above estimates

US soybean export sales hit marketing-year low; corn, wheat above estimates

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US corn sales for 2024/25 were reported at 1.71 million tonnes in the week to Thursday December 19,...

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Sausage casings bulletin, October 24, 2025

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