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Animal Fats – International

The Australian and New Zealand markets were steady this week with no changes reported. Market dynamics remain similar, increasing production on higher cattle slaughter and strong demand from the Asian and North American markets. The MLA estimated Australian national cattle slaughter at 107,850 head last week, up from the week prior and nearly 18,000 head over the year prior levels.

Trading out of the European market was rela...

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Weekly Grain Exports Hit-and-Miss

Weekly Grain Exports Hit-and-Miss

Market Update

Soybean futures slipped to a one-week low this morning, falling sharply overnight. This bearish move was caused primarily...

Hide Weights Decrease As Summer Months Near

Hide Weights Decrease As Summer Months Near

Buyer and seller negotiations remain ongoing, but some business was concluded for steer selections. Colorado branded steers and jumbo...

European Tanners Extend Close Due to Holidays & Limited Demand

European Tanners Extend Close Due to Holidays & Limited Demand

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May 11

Argentine slaughter totaled 1.2 million head in April, up almost 10 percent from a...

SBO Futures Close Just Above 51 Cents

SBO Futures Close Just Above 51 Cents

Edible oil futures prices were lower on Thursday, as a weaker U.S. dollar, rapid planting progress in the U.S....

Animal Proteins – International

Animal Proteins – International

International animal proteins had limited reports for the week, with some extending holidays from the start of May. Values...

USDA Announces New Avenue for Funding

USDA Announces New Avenue for Funding

The USDA has invested considerable funds in the organic sector through a variety of programs since 2020.  Much of...

Alabama’s First Renewable Diesel Plant is Operating

Alabama’s First Renewable Diesel Plant is Operating

 

Vertex Commissions Alabama's First Renewable Diesel Facility

Vertex Energy, Inc, cut the ribbon on its first renewable diesel facility at...

U.S. DCO Production Falls to 4-Week Low

U.S. DCO Production Falls to 4-Week Low

**Please note - Ryan Standard was out of the office today and will be out on May 11th. In his...

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03.07.2025

Sausage casings bulletin, March 7, 2025

Sausage casings bulletin, March 7, 2025

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03.03.2025

EASA releases EU SAF mandate penalty reference prices

EASA releases EU SAF mandate penalty reference prices

The EU Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) released its report on 2024 aviation fuel prices on February 25, and this will be used to assess penalties for non-compliance with ReFuelEU...

03.03.2025

Gulf UCO, tallow prices edge lower; Chicago lard posts modest gains

Gulf UCO, tallow prices edge lower; Chicago lard posts modest gains

Activity in the US animal fats and oils markets picked up late in the day on Monday March 3, with the US Gulf region reporting the bulk of trades.

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