US animal fats and oils markets finish week strong; broader uncertainty persists

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US animal fats and oils markets finish week strong; broader uncertainty persists

The US animal fats and oils markets ended Friday February 21 on a relatively quiet note, though broader market developments throughout the week have added ongoing uncertainty to the industry.

Despite a somewhat muted close, prices across most markets trended higher throughout the week, with Midwest and Gulf fats seeing the largest gains.

Tallow prices, in particular, have remained strong, with participants continuing to cite limited availability and firm demand for March.

“People are looking to buy, but there’s just not a to...

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Sausage casings bulletin, February 21, 2025

Sausage casings bulletin, February 21, 2025

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US weekly net soybean meal exports, sales retreat again

US weekly net soybean meal exports, sales retreat again

In the week to February 13, US net soybean meal and soybean cake sales and exports continued to decline...

US weekly export hide sales up 30%; YTD shipments down 11%

US weekly export hide sales up 30%; YTD shipments down 11%

The US hide market ended the week on a steady note, with no new trades reported. Market participants said...

US soybean oil sales, exports rebound in week to February 13, meeting expectations of sources

US soybean oil sales, exports rebound in week to February 13, meeting expectations of sources

US soybean oil sales and exports rebounded in the week to February 13, in line with market sources' expectations. 

D4 RIN prices jump as EPA reports sharp drop in biofuel supplies

D4 RIN prices jump as EPA reports sharp drop in biofuel supplies

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Chicago, Gulf markets strengthen further; US DCO, ethanol production up slightly

Chicago, Gulf markets strengthen further; US DCO, ethanol production up slightly

Railcars of choice white grease (CWG) traded higher in the Chicago market on Thursday February 20, at 51 cents...

Avian flu cuts US domestic protein demand

Avian flu cuts US domestic protein demand

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European waste-based feedstocks demand broadly stable; vegoil trading increases

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Sausage casings bulletin, June 27, 2025

Sausage casings bulletin, June 27, 2025

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06.25.2025

Sausage casings bulletin, June 20, 2025 [corrected]

Sausage casings bulletin, June 20, 2025 [corrected]

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06.24.2025

Correction to sausage casings, resale, North American hog runners, whiskered, ex-works North America on June 20: pricing notice

Correction to sausage casings, resale, North American hog runners, whiskered, ex-works North America on June 20: pricing notice

North American hog runners price published on Friday was incorrect due to a formula miscalculation. The original reported price of $1.63 has been corrected to the accurate rolling average...

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