US cow hides face competition from South America; firm demand for hide splits from Wuji, China

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US cow hides face competition from South America; firm demand for hide splits from Wuji, China

Hide traders and processors reported reduced demand for US cow hides on Tuesday September 10 due to an abundance of material offered from South America, but packers said there was better demand for their cow hide material — pollution inspections in China’s Wuji County have ended, which led to increased interest from buyers in the region and higher split prices.

Several hide sellers reported that incoming bids on Tuesday wer...

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US soybean oil cash basis indications down on ‘spotty’ demand

US soybean oil cash basis indications down on ‘spotty’ demand

US soybean oil basis indications moved down over the week to Tuesday September 10, with demand very “spotty,” at...

FAA grants to aviation sector give insight into SAF expansion across US

FAA grants to aviation sector give insight into SAF expansion across US

Grants totalling $291 million awarded through the Fuelling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition (FAST) program in the US have given an...

US cattle slaughter forecast higher into October

US cattle slaughter forecast higher into October

The US fat market was quiet on Monday September 9, with no changes to start the new week.

Animal proteins steady; hog slaughter forecasted higher into October

Animal proteins steady; hog slaughter forecasted higher into October

The US animal protein market was steady on Monday September 9, with no price adjustments.

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Central Illinois soybean, soymeal prices continue to rise week on week

Central Illinois soybean, soymeal prices continue to rise week on week

The soybean crush margin in Central Illinois dropped by 3.5% week on week and was down by 20.5% year...

Quiet start to week of September 9 following active week at ACLE

Quiet start to week of September 9 following active week at ACLE

No hide trades were reported on Monday September 9, following an active week during the All-China Leather Exhibition (ACLE)....

US lawmakers, industry seek quick clarity on 45Z

US lawmakers, industry seek quick clarity on 45Z

US legislators, backed up by several agricultural industry groups, have called on the US Treasury Department to release guidance...

Organic dairies surviving on thin margins

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11.25.2024

Glycerin prices mostly stable even amid tightening kosher supplies

Glycerin prices mostly stable even amid tightening kosher supplies

Glycerin prices were mostly stable on Monday November 25, with one source saying “market prices seem to be holding for now.”

Kosher glycerin supplies are “getting tighter,” according...

11.25.2024

Packer BFT, CWG trade higher; hog slaughter down week on week

Packer BFT, CWG trade higher; hog slaughter down week on week

Prices for packer-grade bleachable fancy tallow (BFT) moved higher on Monday November 25, in an otherwise quiet trade day ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Five cars of packer BFT traded...

11.25.2024

Cattle slaughter six-week average projection down for holiday season

Cattle slaughter six-week average projection down for holiday season

Trading was generally quiet in the US animal protein market on Monday November 25, though price ranges adjusted slightly in typical pre-holiday fashion.

Price pressure on ruminant meat...

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