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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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