US meat meal production in September down year on year: USDA

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US meat meal production in September down year on year: USDA

Trading was quiet in the US animal protein market on Monday November 4, with no price changes reported.

Hog slaughter
Fastmarkets’ research team forecasts hog slaughter at 2.675 million head in the week to November 9, up by 3.75% from the respective week in 2023.

Over the next six weeks, hog slaughter is projected to average 2.595 million head per week, up by 0.51% year on year.

Hog slaughter for the week ended Saturday November 2 was at 2.653 million head,...

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September US soybean crush jumps 11% month on month; corn consumption drops

September US soybean crush jumps 11% month on month; corn consumption drops

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Soybeans crushed for crude oil totaled 187 million bushels in September,...

Hide buyers refuse to budge on steer prices, despite sellers’ attempt to increase

Hide buyers refuse to budge on steer prices, despite sellers’ attempt to increase

The US hide market had a quiet tone to start the week on Monday November 4, while most market...

Will macro pressures continue to override domestic factors in the soybean oil market?

Will macro pressures continue to override domestic factors in the soybean oil market?

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US weekly fats and oils prices stable to lower despite rally in nearby vegoil markets

US weekly fats and oils prices stable to lower despite rally in nearby vegoil markets

The US animal fats and oils markets were stable to lower on Friday November 1, with most of the...

Porcine bloodmeal prices in Missouri River market fall slightly week on week

Porcine bloodmeal prices in Missouri River market fall slightly week on week

US animal protein prices were flat on Friday November 1, with sources reporting limited trades.

But in the...

Sausage casings bulletin, November 1, 2024

Sausage casings bulletin, November 1, 2024

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US wheat futures decline on forecast of additional rainfall

US wheat futures decline on forecast of additional rainfall

Most grain prices on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange fell on Friday November 1. The January soybean futures contract decreased...

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