The effect of COVID-19 on the hide market is starting to be shown through analytics. Now that there are a few weeks of USDA reports on Chinese exports, we can look at the impact. From January 30 to March 19, cured hide sales have seen a significant jump. On January 30, around the peak of
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Hemp Prices Amidst COVID-19
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Oil Share May Fall to a Level Not Seen in Almost 50 Years
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Surprising Soybean Oil Export Numbers
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Organic retail demand is predicted to rise during the balance of the 2019/2020 season according to the Jacobsen insight....
2020 Hemp Survey
* Update * For the results of our 2020 Hemp Survey, please access the report PDF and the recorded...
Continued Decline in Crude Does Not Necessarily Imply Continued Pressure on Soybean Oil Prices
If crude oil prices resume the move lower, it could pressure soybean oil prices, but at some point, the...
How Will the Coronavirus affect Organic Grain Prices?
With conventional grain prices under pressure, the question for organic grain merchandisers is will this negative sentiment spill over...
American Fats: Precipitous Drops In Energy Prices Translate to Quiet Fat Market
With huge losses on heating oil and crude prices today, most in the market were content to sit out...
03.07.2025
Sausage casings bulletin, March 7, 2025
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03.03.2025
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
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.