US weekly cattle slaughter down 3% to 582,606 head; YTD down 6%

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US weekly cattle slaughter down 3% to 582,606 head; YTD down 6%

US hide trading was slow on Thursday February 20, with limited buying interest in key markets. Market participants said that while many Chinese tanneries resumed full production earlier this week, most are staying cautious as there are no signs of busi...

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Chinese tanneries return to full production

Chinese tanneries return to full production

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Most people in the industry began returning to work after the Lunar New Year holiday around February 4,...

Hemp yarn imports rise in 2024

Hemp yarn imports rise in 2024

Hemp yarn imports have declined over the course of the previous five years. Key trading partners Romania and China constitute...

US airlines quietly back away from SAF, citing government uncertainty

US airlines quietly back away from SAF, citing government uncertainty

The largest US airlines — United, Southwest and American Airlines  — appeared to be quietly backing away from sustainability...

Packer BFT, Gulf UCO trade higher amid otherwise quiet market

Packer BFT, Gulf UCO trade higher amid otherwise quiet market

Five railcars of packer-grade bleachable fancy tallow (BFT) traded higher at 53.5 cents per lb on a Chicago basis...

HPAI continues to weigh on MBM markets; signs of recovery emerge

HPAI continues to weigh on MBM markets; signs of recovery emerge

Both ruminant and porcine meat and bone meal (MBM) were reported in a wide range on Wednesday February 19,...

US weekly soybean, wheat export inspections fall; corn climbs

US weekly soybean, wheat export inspections fall; corn climbs

Export inspections of US grains showed a decline for wheat and soybeans, but an increase for corn in the...

US hide market remains quiet after limited activity

US hide market remains quiet after limited activity

US hide trading remains quiet, with several market participants reporting limited activity and most prices staying in line with...

Gulf markets continue to climb; hog slaughter forecast down on week

Gulf markets continue to climb; hog slaughter forecast down on week

The US animal fats and oils markets opened the week on a stronger note on Tuesday February 18, with...

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