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03.18.2024

Crude Glycerin Price Holding Steady

Crude Glycerin Price Holding Steady

Early indications this week have glycerin prices holding steady from last week’s levels. Crude glycerin values continue to hold in the 7.5 to 10 cents per pound level, while reports continue to show kosher crude values receiving a...

03.18.2024

Cattle slaughter higher in April, remains under 2023

Cattle slaughter higher in April, remains under 2023

Used cooking oil (UCO) traded higher on Monday, with reports in a range of 43 – 43.5 cents per pound delivered US Gulf today for domestic material. Choice white grease traded in light volume at 37 cents per pound....

03.18.2024

Hog slaughter projected lower into April

Hog slaughter projected lower into April

Trading was very quiet on Monday March 18 for animal proteins, with few price changes noted. Meat and bonemeal, California, was reported in a range of $220-250/st FOB.

US Hog Slaughter Forecast

Hog slaughter finished last week...